53rd Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1726 lots has ended on 26th February 2023. 86% of all lots sold

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Flag of the German Colonial Troops Munich (Ingolstadt) with impressive bust

Flag of the German Colonial Troops Munich (Ingolstadt) with impressive bust

LOT 65-0568
SOLD
Auction ended        25th February 2023  |  08:18 pm CET
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: EUR 800,00
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EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
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LOT 65-0568
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LOT 65-0568
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
EAN 2000000714943
MATERIAL
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MAKER
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PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
LOT 65-0568
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000714943
MAKER
WEIGHT
Imperial Germany


Description

An excellent flag of the local group Ingolstadt of the Veterans Association of the German Colonial Troops Munich. The flag is made of silk and hand-embroidered. It shows the imperial war flag "Reichskriegsflagge" on one side and the emblem of the association in the center on the other side. The emblem is surrounded by the inscription "Kriegerschaft deutscher Kolonialtruppen München e.V. - Ortsgruppe Ingolstadt". There are gold bullion wire fringes and ribbons on the sides. Multi-piece construction. It has no patches, holes, or stains. 

Size: 59x54 cm.

Includes a beautiful soldier bust showing a colonial troop member wearing the so-called "Schutztruppen" hat. Issued to the chairman of the association Konrad Grißmer. Bronzed zinc bust mounted on a black marble base. No chipping. The metal tag on the front shows the engraved inscription "Kriegerschaft Deutsch. Kolonialtruppen Ortsgruppe Ingolstadt - Ihrem 1. Vorsitzenden Herrn Konrad Grißmer aus Dankbarkeit gewidmet".

Height: 26 cm. 

An excellent and matching set! No easy to find!

 


Condition
2+