20th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1037 lots has ended on 3rd December 2017. 90% of all lots sold

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SS-Ogruf.v.d.Bach-Zelewski - Silesian Eagle Order 1st Class

SS-Ogruf.v.d.Bach-Zelewski - Silesian Eagle Order 1st Class

LOT 27-0009
SOLD
Auction ended        2nd December 2017  |  02:08 pm CET
RESULT
480,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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Description
Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski (1899 - 1972) was a high-ranking Waffen-SS commander in the rank of a SS-Obergruppenführer. He is infamous for leading the brutal suppression of the Warsaw Uprising During in 1944. Von dem Bach-Zelewski Despite was also in charge of the anti partisan campaigns (Bandenbekämpfung) during WWII.  His responsibility for numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity, Bach-Zelewski did not stand trial in Nuremberg, and instead was used as a witness for the prosecution. He was later convicted for politically motivated murders after the war and died in prison in 1972. All items to von dem Bach-Zelewski listed in this auction came straight from his daughter about one year ago. It was now consigned for auction by the collector who purchased his grouping from his daughter. All items are available for the first time on the market.
 
Personal Silesian Eagle Order 1st Class being worn by Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski. The award is shown on many period time photos of Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski. Well worn however no enamel damage. Condition 2. MAX REICH BRESLAU maker marked.

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