58th Contemporary History Auction

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Harlinghausen, Martin (General) - Oak Leaves winner cufflinks in case

Harlinghausen, Martin (General) - Oak Leaves winner cufflinks in case

LOT 73-1157
SOLD
Auction ended        3rd March 2024  |  03:48 pm CET
RESULT
750,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
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LOT 73-1157
EAN 2000000760896
LOT 73-1157
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000760896
MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 73-1157
MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000760896
MAKER
WEIGHT
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Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Generalleutnant of the Luftwaffe Martin Harlinghausen served as commander of the "Seeflieger" (seaplane squadron) on Mallorca during the Spanish Civil War (Legion Condor). For his service, he was awarded the Spanish Cross in Gold with Diamonds. During World War II, he served as Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 26 and was also involved in the campaign in Africa. In the last two years of the war, Harlinghausen commanded the II. Fliegerkorps in the Mediterranean and Luftwaffenkommando West.

Awards:

- Spanish Medalla de la Campaña

- Spanish Cross in Gold with Diamonds

- Luftwaffe Combined Pilot's and Observer's Badge with Diamonds

- 1939 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class

- Wound Badge in Black

- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

- "AFRIKA" cuff title


Luftwaffe cufflinks to Generalleutnant Martin Harlinghaus. Spanish manufacturing. Stamped on the back. Comes with the original case of issue. The lining shows the jeweler from Spain. It opens and closes correctly. 

Silver, gilt. 

 


Condition
2+