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Leutnant Gaiser - Combined Pilot & Observer Badge - BSW

Leutnant Gaiser - Combined Pilot & Observer Badge - BSW

LOT 73-1336
SOLD
Auction ended        3rd March 2024  |  05:37 pm CET
RESULT
1.450,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Brüder Schneider AG.
WEIGHT
LOT 73-1336
EAN 2000000825663
LOT 73-1336
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000825663
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Brüder Schneider AG.
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 73-1336
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000825663
MAKER Brüder Schneider AG.
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Leutnant Otto Gaiser served with 10. Staffel/Jagdgeschwader 51. Before he disappeared (22.01.1944), Lt. Gaiser was credited with 66 victories in 380 missions. All his air victories were achieved over the Eastern Front. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross and promoted to Leutnant on 9. June 1944.


A restored Luftwaffe "Combined Pilot & Observer Badge" to Leutnant Otto Gaiser. Made of zinc. "BSW" maker marked on the back. Gold-plated wreath. Original rivets. "Engraved" on the back but difficult to read.

Replaced catch. The wreath was entirely re-gilt. 

Traces of wear. 


Condition
2/2-