37th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1305 lots has ended on 14th June 2020. 89% of all lots sold

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Legion Condor 2./F.88 grouping to Wilhelm Benninghoff

Legion Condor 2./F.88 grouping to Wilhelm Benninghoff

LOT 47-1190
SOLD
Auction ended        14th June 2020  |  08:25 pm CEST
RESULT
430,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
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LOT 47-1190
EAN 2000000467047
LOT 47-1190
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000467047
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 47-1190
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000467047
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Legion Condor grouping to Obergefreiten Wilhelm Benninghoff serving with 2./F88 (Luftwaffe Flak unit, deployed in the Madrid front).

An impressive table pennant. Made by hand. Multi-piece construction with Legion Condor related embroidering. Dated "Spain 1938". These flags are well known for Legion Condor collectors and were popular souvenirs of German soldiers. Size: 32x19.5 cm.

Furthermore, a nice Legion Condor related table plaque. Made from a thin bronze sheet. It displays German aircraft and the coats of arms of the participating countries on the Spanish side. In addition, an "aviation bomb" on each side. Mounted on a blackened wooden base. The text of the engraved shield says "2./F.88. Obgef. BENNINGHOFF vom 12.7.38 bis:   Reuter (facsimile signature). Size: 15.5x13.5 cm.

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Condition
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