18th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1228 lots has ended on 24th September 2017. 87% of all lots sold

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Kriegsmarine "Prinz Eugen" framed medal grouping

Kriegsmarine "Prinz Eugen" framed medal grouping

LOT 25-0605
SOLD
Auction ended        24th September 2017  |  12:04 am CEST
RESULT
1.060,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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Description
Medal grouping to cruiser PRINZ EUGEN sailor Georg Becker. Postwar framed (probably by the veteran) grouping consisting of his medals. his cap tally, his Kriegsmarine dog tag and a frame picture of the Prinz Eugen ship.
 
Stunning Spanish Cross in bronze with swords. Tombak. He scratched his name "Becker" and "II" as well as "1" to the reverse. Nice condition.
Very nice tombak High Seas Fleet Badge made by Schwerin, Berlin. Maker marked. Late war brass/zinc Kriegsmarine Front Clasp.
 
War Merit Cross 2nd Class with ribbon. Two ribbon buttons identifying him as a WW1 veteran. 
 
The frame was opened by the last owner to check the medals. It can be closed again.

Condition
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