38th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1100 lots has ended on 26th July 2020. 88% of all lots sold

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Major Walter Krupinski grouping - Oak Leaves winner

Major Walter Krupinski grouping - Oak Leaves winner

LOT 48-0794
SOLD
Auction ended        26th July 2020  |  04:41 pm CEST
RESULT
470,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1945 — present
COUNTRY Deutschland
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LOT 48-0794
EAN 2000000474793
LOT 48-0794
PERIOD 1945 — present
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000474793
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1945 — present
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 48-0794
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000474793
MAKER
WEIGHT
Federal Republic of Germany


Description

Postwar grouping to Luftwaffe Major Walter Krupinski (1920-2000) serving with Jagdgeschwader 52 and 11 as well as Jagdverband 44. Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves winner. 197 credited aerial victories. He was one of the first to fly the Messerschmitt Me 262 in combat. 

The lot consists of some postwar documents and hand-signed photos. Including his 1957 type ribbon bar consisting of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, German Cross in gold, 1939 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Squadron Clasp for Jäger in gold with "1100" pendant, Wound Bage in gold, Krim and Kuban Shield, East Medal and Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge. Hard to find!

Please see the pictures for more details and the condition.


Condition
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