50th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1464 lots has ended on 10th July 2022. 80% of all lots sold

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Afrikakorps Fla.Btl.606 - photo album 1941/42

Afrikakorps Fla.Btl.606 - photo album 1941/42

LOT 60-0862
SOLD
Auction ended        9th July 2022  |  11:34 pm CEST
RESULT
1.470,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 60-0862
EAN 2000000672359
LOT 60-0862
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000672359
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 60-0862
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000672359
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

This album documents his time as MG squad leader serving in Africa with Fla.Btl. 606 commanded by Knight's Cross recipient Oberstleutnant Briel. The first picture shows Briel as well as Rommel and Crüwell and his commander Hauptmann Max Koch who was killed in action on 21.1.1943 near Tripolis.

This album is a fantastic document of his service time in Africa. It was and explains his comrades and commanders as well as his troops, the equipment, guns, tents they used, etc... There are information on the daily life, the fighting, the enemy guns and tanks, and a lot more.

An important piece of the Afrikakorps history! 177 photos in total.


Condition
2