49th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1850 lots has ended on 15th May 2022. 86% of all lots sold

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SS-Oberführer Erich Gritzbach personal pocket watch - 900 silver

SS-Oberführer Erich Gritzbach personal pocket watch - 900 silver

LOT 59-0588
SOLD
Auction ended        14th May 2022  |  08:31 pm CEST
RESULT
545,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 59-0588
EAN 2000000656663
LOT 59-0588
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000656663
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 59-0588
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000656663
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Personal pocket watch of SS-Oberführer Erich Gritzbach. Known as "the right-hand man" of Hermann Göring. The watch was a commemorative gift from Oberjägermeister Peter Menthe to Gritzbach on the occasion of a hunt in the "Schorfheide". It was the personal hunting ground of Hermann Göring. Oberjägermeister Menthe also had the rank of SS-Oberführer and Wehrmacht Major d.R. Furthermore a member of the staff of Hermann Göring and Reichsführer-SS. His SS number was 240 129. Awarded the SS Honor Ring and SS Honor Degen. 

The watch is made of genuine silver. "900" silver hallmarked and numbered "142855" inside. White enamel watch dial with 60-second subdial. A small "repair" to the enamel at the number "4". "Judex" maker marked. All hands and the winding crown are present and fully working. There is also another inscription inside (unknown). Probably the designer or constructor of the watch. 

Engraved on the back "Herrn SS-Oberführer Erich Gritzbach - Zur Erinnerung an die Jagd in der Schorfheide - Oberjägermeister Peter Menthe". In the center is the DJ emblem (German Hunting Association). 

Slight signs of use. The watch runs very well!

 


Condition
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