51st Contemporary History Auction

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Fallschirm-Genesenden-Bataillon 4 grouping - Spanish Cross in Silver winner

Fallschirm-Genesenden-Bataillon 4 grouping - Spanish Cross in Silver winner

LOT 61-0786
SOLD
Auction ended        25th September 2022  |  03:08 pm CEST
RESULT
1.005,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 61-0786
EAN 2000000684338
LOT 61-0786
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000684338
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 61-0786
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000684338
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Nice grouping to Oberleutnant Bruno Birkner serving with Kampfgeschwader 55 and Jagdgeschwader 76 as well as Fallschirm-Genesenden-Bataillon 4 (formed in Brandenburg). JG 76 was equipped with Me 109 aircraft. 

Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords. Made of genuine silver. "900" hallmarked. The pin and hinge are missing. Signs of use. Good condition.

Luftwaffe Soldbuch "Zweitschrift". Issued on 16.12.1944. His photo has been removed. Awards: Luftwaffe Long Service Award IV. Class, Sudetenland Medal, Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords, Spanish Civil War Medal "Medalla de la Campana", Spanish Civil War Order of Military Merit, Squadron Clasp for Kampfflieger in Bronze, 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge, Luftwaffe Observer's Badge, and Spanish Flyer's Commemorative Badge. Listed on page 22. His units are listed on pages 4 and 17. Nice condition.

Furthermore two Luftwaffe photos and his DLRG identification card.

Overall condition 2.

 

 


Condition
2