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Fw. Philipp - "gravestone" propeller blade of his aircraft

Fw. Philipp - "gravestone" propeller blade of his aircraft

LOT 74-0450
PRESALE
Live auction 4th May 14:00
STARTING PRICE
2.500,00
GBP 2.141,07
USD 2.678,50
2500
approx: GBP 2.141,07 / USD 2.678,50
BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,5 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS total length approx. 114 cm
MAKER
WEIGHT 10 kg
LOT 74-0450
EAN 2000000831282
LOT 74-0450
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000831282
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS total length approx. 114 cm
MAKER
WEIGHT 10 kg
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-0450
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS total length approx. 114 cm
EAN 2000000831282
MAKER
WEIGHT 10 kg
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Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

"Gravestone" to Jagdflieger and Feldwebel Rudi Philipp serving with 6./Jagdgeschwader 27. He was killed in an air battle on 27. May 1944. Awards: 1939 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Squadron Clasp in Gold and other awards.

The propeller blade of his Me 109 was used as a gravestone. It shows an Iron Cross and the inscription "Feldw. Rudi Philipp 6./JG.27 gef. 27.5.1944". Made of aluminum. Original finish. There is a solid iron bracket on the underside for fastening to the ground.

Length: 114 cm. 

The gravestone was removed at the end of the war. 

We are also offering his Borddolch in our 59th auction. 


Condition
2-3