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Findeisen, Herbert - Knight's Cross winner document grouping - Africa

Findeisen, Herbert - Knight's Cross winner document grouping - Africa

LOT 66-0921
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Auction ended        16th April 2023  |  03:34 pm CEST
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 66-0921
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LOT 66-0921
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000742090
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 66-0921
MATERIAL
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EAN 2000000742090
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Document grouping to Hauptmann Herbert Findeisen serving as a pilot & observer with 2.(H)/Nahaufklärer-Gruppe 4 and Jagdgeschwader 54. Knight's Cross winner on 29.02.1944. Hptm. Findeisen achieved a total of 67 victories, all on the Eastern Front.

24 documents from 31.05.1943 until 14.06.1944 about his victories (aircraft shootdowns). 

A list (2 pages) of his sorties "Feindflüge" from number 22 to 77. Dated 8. July 1943.

A list (6 pages) of his sorties "Feindflüge" from number 1 to 177. Dated 21. October 1943.

A list of his victories "Abschüsse" 1-26 from 30.5.1943 to 20.10.1943. 

An affidavit of his sorties "Feindflüge" over the territories of Africa and England. Dated 3. July 1943.

Proposals for the award of the Cuff Title "AFRIKA" (Tunis), 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Squadron Clasp for Aufklärer in Bronze, 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class, Squadron Clasp for Aufklärer in Silver, Luftwaffe Honor Goblet, Squadron Clasp for Aufklärer in Gold, German Cross in Gold, and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. 

Promotion document. Promoted to Staffelkapitän. Issued by the 4. Fliegerdivision on 27.10.1943.

Seven hand-written letters "Feldpost" of him. Including the matching envelopes.

Five excellent photos of him (reprints of original photos) and a hand-signed portrait photo of a Luftwaffe Oak Leaves winner (reprint of an original photo).

Furthermore two period time documents.

Signs of use. Overall condition 2.


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2