Saturday, September 18, 2010
金級帶劍鑽石西班牙十字章
Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds.
Gold plated silver, polished edges, soldered eagles. There is a platinum setting around the ring of the medallion with 14 real diamonds. On the reverse side, the waisted pin is fixed on a frame hinge and fastens in a heavy pin catch, the back plate is attached with two screws and bears the engraved manufacturer's mark "J. Godet & Sohn K.G. Unter den Linden 53". Weight 45 g.
The decoration was established as a special level of the Spanish Cross on 14 April 1939 and awarded to 27 members of the Condor Legion by Field Marshal Hermann Göring on 31 May 1939 in Hamburg. The Spanish Cross with Diamonds is therefore just as rare as the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds.
This piece was among the possessions of Luftwaffe General and former Field Marshal Hugo Sperrle, Commander of Operations Staff 88 (LC). There is also an officer's commissioning certificate of 1904 as well as an extract from the parish family register of the Täfferot Parish (Württemberg) for 1934 along with eleven photocopies of patents and decoration citations for Hugo Sperrle.
The decoration was established as a special level of the Spanish Cross on 14 April 1939 and awarded to 27 members of the Condor Legion by Field Marshal Hermann Göring on 31 May 1939 in Hamburg. The Spanish Cross with Diamonds is therefore just as rare as the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds.
This piece was among the possessions of Luftwaffe General and former Field Marshal Hugo Sperrle, Commander of Operations Staff 88 (LC). There is also an officer's commissioning certificate of 1904 as well as an extract from the parish family register of the Täfferot Parish (Württemberg) for 1934 along with eleven photocopies of patents and decoration citations for Hugo Sperrle.
# posted by Yang D @ 7:26 PM
金級鑲鑽駕駛員與觀察員雙重資格章
Combined Pilots and Observers Badge in Gold with Diamonds.
The oak leaf and laurel wreath is "585" yellow gold, the eagle and the swastika are platinum. Open work with a thin gold-plating on the back. Assembled with two slit nuts on soldered threaded pins. The swastika is also pinned to the ribbon binding at the bottom of the wreath. The eagle and swastika are set with approx. 175 real diamonds. The pin has a roller hinge with the hallmark "585" in front of it. There is a safety catch for the pin, with scratched workshop marks "VI" on the hinge block and under the latch for the safety catch. Weight 43.06 g.
The piece comes from the possessions of Generaloberst (General) Otto Deßloch, confirmed in an attached letter handwritten by Deßloch's widow in 1986. There is also a photo appraisal from Hartung.
The piece comes from the possessions of Generaloberst (General) Otto Deßloch, confirmed in an attached letter handwritten by Deßloch's widow in 1986. There is also a photo appraisal from Hartung.
# posted by Yang D @ 6:34 PM
Thursday, September 16, 2010
隆美爾的懷錶
Erwin Rommel
A golden pocket watch of Kaiser Wilhelm II
Present on the bestowal of the Pour le mérite for Rommel's extraordinary achievements as Commander of the Württemberg Mountain Battalion at the Isonzo front-line between 25 October and 9 November 1917. On the inner cover engraved dedication "Dem Oblt. Rommel vom württemb. Gebirgsbtl. als kaiserlichen Dank - 10.12.1917 - Wilhelm IR" (To Oblt. Rommel of the Württemberg Mountain Btl. as a gesture of imperial thank - 10 December 1917 - Wilhelm Kaiser and King). On the exterior the crowned and enamelled Imperial monogram "W". White dial with maker's name "Gebr. Eppner Berlin". Gold hands, subsidiary second. Hallmark for gold.
Including a framed menu for the award ceremony of the Pour le mérite, on the frame a miniature decoration of the order and alpine flowers. As well as a telegram of Rommel in which he reports about the Pour le mérite and the pocket watch.
See Hermann Historica, auction 48, 22/23 April 2005, lot 7981: Rommel's action report of 9 November 1917, in which he summarises: that more than 6200 Italians were taken prisoner and 60 machine guns, 18 mountain guns, 600 pack-animals, 250 loaded carts and 12 trucks were captured for a loss of 6 killed and 22 wounded.
Present on the bestowal of the Pour le mérite for Rommel's extraordinary achievements as Commander of the Württemberg Mountain Battalion at the Isonzo front-line between 25 October and 9 November 1917. On the inner cover engraved dedication "Dem Oblt. Rommel vom württemb. Gebirgsbtl. als kaiserlichen Dank - 10.12.1917 - Wilhelm IR" (To Oblt. Rommel of the Württemberg Mountain Btl. as a gesture of imperial thank - 10 December 1917 - Wilhelm Kaiser and King). On the exterior the crowned and enamelled Imperial monogram "W". White dial with maker's name "Gebr. Eppner Berlin". Gold hands, subsidiary second. Hallmark for gold.
Including a framed menu for the award ceremony of the Pour le mérite, on the frame a miniature decoration of the order and alpine flowers. As well as a telegram of Rommel in which he reports about the Pour le mérite and the pocket watch.
See Hermann Historica, auction 48, 22/23 April 2005, lot 7981: Rommel's action report of 9 November 1917, in which he summarises: that more than 6200 Italians were taken prisoner and 60 machine guns, 18 mountain guns, 600 pack-animals, 250 loaded carts and 12 trucks were captured for a loss of 6 killed and 22 wounded.
# posted by Yang D @ 10:36 PM
Monday, September 13, 2010
空軍元帥權仗
A jeweller-made reproduction of his marshal's baton, awarded on 19 July 1940. Silver, gold-plated in places, good craftsmanship. The shaft is covered with blue velvet with superimposed national eagles and Iron Crosses. Gold-plated finial knobs (marked "800") with bound oak leaves, decorated with an Iron Cross and with the Luftwaffe eagle, respectively. Surrounding dedication in Gothic letters "Der Führer dem Generalfeldmarschall Kesselring" (The Führer to Field Marshal Kesselring) and "Zum Freiheitskampf des Großdeutschen Volkes 19. Juli 1940." (For the Greater German People's War of Liberation, 19 July 1940). Length 49.5 cm.
# posted by Yang D @ 2:51 PM
非洲軍團上尉服
Tropenuniform für einen Hauptmann der Infanterie.
Ungefütterte sandfarbene Feldbluse aus italienischem Stoff mit vernähten Metallknöpfen, silbergestickten Kragenspiegeln und Brustadler (italienische Fertigung), aufgeschlaufte Schulterstücke. Überfallhose (angeschmutzt) aus gleichem Stoff mit Gürtelschlaufen und einer Beintasche. Dazu Tropenschuhe (Sammleranfertigung).
# posted by Yang D @ 10:21 AM
1944金級戰傷章
A Wound Badge "20 July 1944" in Gold
in its original case of issue
Silver, partially gilded. Marked "800" and "2" for Juncker, Berlin, on the reverse side. The gilding slightly worn off, small scratches on the back (from assaying?), otherwise in outstanding condition. Dimensions 44.24 x 37.08 mm. Weight 35.65 grams (Nie 7.04.16 a1). In its original case of issue with black velvet and white silk lining.
Extremely rare. Only 23 or 24 have been awarded in the three levels, gold, silver, and black. The gold level has presumably been awarded four times posthumously and one time to General Bodenschatz, two of which are confirmed of silver level to Staff Lt. Col. Heinrich Borgmann, Adjutant of the Wehrmacht, and to SS-Gruppenführer and General of the Waffen-SS Hermann Fegelein. A Wound Badge in Black was awarded to Hitler's Adjutant of the Kriegsmarine, Karl-Jesco von Puttkamer.
Unquestionable genuine.
Silver, partially gilded. Marked "800" and "2" for Juncker, Berlin, on the reverse side. The gilding slightly worn off, small scratches on the back (from assaying?), otherwise in outstanding condition. Dimensions 44.24 x 37.08 mm. Weight 35.65 grams (Nie 7.04.16 a1). In its original case of issue with black velvet and white silk lining.
Extremely rare. Only 23 or 24 have been awarded in the three levels, gold, silver, and black. The gold level has presumably been awarded four times posthumously and one time to General Bodenschatz, two of which are confirmed of silver level to Staff Lt. Col. Heinrich Borgmann, Adjutant of the Wehrmacht, and to SS-Gruppenführer and General of the Waffen-SS Hermann Fegelein. A Wound Badge in Black was awarded to Hitler's Adjutant of the Kriegsmarine, Karl-Jesco von Puttkamer.
Unquestionable genuine.
# posted by Yang D @ 12:22 AM
Friday, September 10, 2010
衝鋒隊領導之禮刀
An honour award dagger with chain suspension
for high-ranking SA leaders
Damascus blade with raised gilded motto, "Alles für Deutschland" amid oak leaf branches, manufacturer's mark, "Carl Eickhorn Solingen". The tang stamped "Damast" and "181". Silver-plated quillons (matching numbers) with oak leaf decoration in relief. Brown wooden grip with an inlaid nickel-silver eagle and an enamelled SA emblem. Brown, leather-covered scabbard with engraved silver-plated mountings. Silver-plated iron suspension chain, awarded later. Length 34.5 cm.
These were awarded by Victor Lutze to deserving high-ranking SA leaders.
Extremely rare edged weapon.
Damascus blade with raised gilded motto, "Alles für Deutschland" amid oak leaf branches, manufacturer's mark, "Carl Eickhorn Solingen". The tang stamped "Damast" and "181". Silver-plated quillons (matching numbers) with oak leaf decoration in relief. Brown wooden grip with an inlaid nickel-silver eagle and an enamelled SA emblem. Brown, leather-covered scabbard with engraved silver-plated mountings. Silver-plated iron suspension chain, awarded later. Length 34.5 cm.
These were awarded by Victor Lutze to deserving high-ranking SA leaders.
Extremely rare edged weapon.
# posted by Yang D @ 5:33 PM
U 艇王牌 Ulrich Folkers 記念榮譽磁盤
Kapitänleutnant Ulrich Folkers - a Meissen honour plate
from the U-Boat Traditions Association on his award of the Knight's Cross on 16 January 1943
White glazed porcelain with blue decoration. In the centre depiction of a U-boat above a yellow-gold name inscription, surrounded by a laurel wreath with the Pour-le-Mérite order on top, the U-boat War Badges 1918 and 1939 on the sides, and a Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves at the bottom. The Meissen sword mark in underglaze blue and press numbers "N117"and "152" are on the back. Diameter 25.5 cm.
In November 1941, Lieutenant Schneider took command of the U-125 and sank 17 ships for a total of 82,873 tons gross register weight on five cruises in the Atlantic. On 6 May 1943, the U-125 was rammed by a British destroyer east of Newfoundland and began to sink. By order of the British escort commander, the crew was left to drown.
White glazed porcelain with blue decoration. In the centre depiction of a U-boat above a yellow-gold name inscription, surrounded by a laurel wreath with the Pour-le-Mérite order on top, the U-boat War Badges 1918 and 1939 on the sides, and a Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves at the bottom. The Meissen sword mark in underglaze blue and press numbers "N117"and "152" are on the back. Diameter 25.5 cm.
In November 1941, Lieutenant Schneider took command of the U-125 and sank 17 ships for a total of 82,873 tons gross register weight on five cruises in the Atlantic. On 6 May 1943, the U-125 was rammed by a British destroyer east of Newfoundland and began to sink. By order of the British escort commander, the crew was left to drown.
# posted by Yang D @ 5:14 PM
日本贈 U 艇軍官記念牌
Gift of honour from the officers of the Imperial Japanese Submarine I-29
to the officers of the German U-boat Force
Plaque in the shape of a submarine war badge, cast metal with engraved outlines and details. The back inscribed with three lines in Japanese script, reading "In commemoration of the War in the Far East", "I-class Submarine 29" and "Showa 18, May" (May 1943). Approx. 156 x 118 mm.
With a wedding edition of "Mein Kampf" published by the city of Kiel and "More than Merchants" by Khoo Salma Nasution, a book dealing with the German colony in Penang, the submarine base located there, and German Monsoon U-boats. The latter with the portrayal and the history of the badge, which was discovered during the demolition of the "Eastern Smelting Company" in 1972.
I-29 was a blockade breaker boat and transported on its several voyages cargo as diverse as two tons of gold, latest weapons, confidential documents such as blueprints of the German V2, and important passengers. On 26th April 1943 she rendezvoused with the German U-180 off the coast of Mozambique to take over the Indian nationalist leader Subhas Chandra.
Plaque in the shape of a submarine war badge, cast metal with engraved outlines and details. The back inscribed with three lines in Japanese script, reading "In commemoration of the War in the Far East", "I-class Submarine 29" and "Showa 18, May" (May 1943). Approx. 156 x 118 mm.
With a wedding edition of "Mein Kampf" published by the city of Kiel and "More than Merchants" by Khoo Salma Nasution, a book dealing with the German colony in Penang, the submarine base located there, and German Monsoon U-boats. The latter with the portrayal and the history of the badge, which was discovered during the demolition of the "Eastern Smelting Company" in 1972.
I-29 was a blockade breaker boat and transported on its several voyages cargo as diverse as two tons of gold, latest weapons, confidential documents such as blueprints of the German V2, and important passengers. On 26th April 1943 she rendezvoused with the German U-180 off the coast of Mozambique to take over the Indian nationalist leader Subhas Chandra.
# posted by Yang D @ 5:08 PM
空軍樂隊士官服
A uniform ensemble for a musician
in the band of the dive bomber wing "Immelmann"
Visor cap made of Luftwaffe-blue cloth with black mohair cap band, yellow piping (some damage by moths), metal insignia. Yellow cap liner with gold-embossed label "Fewegla - Deutsche - Wertarbeit Erstklassig" (Fewegla - German - Workmanship - First Class), sweatband made of ersatz material. Tunic made of Luftwaffe blue woolcloth, brown liner, supply room stamps, size and maker's mark from Breslau 1938. Yellow collar patches, shoulder board piping and swallow's nests, silver braiding on collar and swallow's nests, machine-embroidered breast eagle. Dark blue sleeve band embroidered "Geschwader Immelmann" in Gothic script. Brown leather belt with aluminium buckle.
Visor cap made of Luftwaffe-blue cloth with black mohair cap band, yellow piping (some damage by moths), metal insignia. Yellow cap liner with gold-embossed label "Fewegla - Deutsche - Wertarbeit Erstklassig" (Fewegla - German - Workmanship - First Class), sweatband made of ersatz material. Tunic made of Luftwaffe blue woolcloth, brown liner, supply room stamps, size and maker's mark from Breslau 1938. Yellow collar patches, shoulder board piping and swallow's nests, silver braiding on collar and swallow's nests, machine-embroidered breast eagle. Dark blue sleeve band embroidered "Geschwader Immelmann" in Gothic script. Brown leather belt with aluminium buckle.
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