43rd Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1421 lots has ended on 11th July 2021. 87% of all lots sold

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Grabmann, Walter - Knight's Cross winner small grouping

Grabmann, Walter - Knight's Cross winner small grouping

LOT 53-0414
SOLD
Auction ended        10th July 2021  |  06:35 pm CEST
RESULT
370,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 53-0414
EAN 2000000562421
LOT 53-0414
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000562421
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 53-0414
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000562421
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A "small" grouping to Major Walter Grabmann. He was credited with 7 aerial victories during the Spanish Civil War claimed in 137 combat missions. Also, 12 aerial victories in 100 combat missions during World War II. His lank rank was Generalmajor of the  Luftwaffe. Awarded the Knight's Cross, the Luftwaffe Honor Goblet, and the Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords. 

Certificate to 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class. Issued on 23. May 1940. Signed by General der Flieger Albert Kesselring (Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds winner). Two holes. Among them a photo showing Kesselring with Major Grabmann. Taken on 20.5.1940, three days before the award ceremony. Hand-written notes on the back. 

Furthermore, five period Luftwaffe photos, showing Luftwaffe and foreign officers (Wehrmacht allies). Including a shot with Knight's Cross.

 

 

 

 


Condition
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