40th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1479 lots has ended on 15th November 2020. 92% of all lots sold

0570 |

Luftwaffe life vest to M-581 commander

Luftwaffe life vest to M-581 commander

LOT 50-0570
SOLD
Auction ended        14th November 2020  |  08:19 pm CET
RESULT
845,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 50-0570
EAN 2000000488028
LOT 50-0570
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000488028
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 50-0570
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000488028
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Untouched Luftwaffe fighter pilot's life vest which was issued to the commander of Minensucher 581. It is "Kmdt. M581" named with red color to the reverse.

The vest was never available on the market and was found in a barn in summer 2020.

A classic Luftwaffe vest with "Schwimmveste" depot tag showing several nubers including an "Fl-number" and the maker's mark which is "bwz".

All straps, the moth piece and the bottle are still in place. Complete!
Uncleaned and still dusty.

Important: No airmail overseas shipping with bottle due to continuous problems with airport security. 


Condition
2-