27th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1466 lots has ended on 2nd December 2018. 86% of all lots sold

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Oberst Santmann - 4-pocket field tunic

Oberst Santmann - 4-pocket field tunic

LOT 35-0912
SOLD
Auction ended        2nd December 2018  |  02:25 pm CET
RESULT
1.965,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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LOT 35-0912
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Description

Family purchased grouping to the WW1 and WW2 veteran Oberst Alfred Santmann. Santmann was awarded the German Cross in gold on 25.5.1942 commanding II./Art.Regiment 168. At the end of the war, Santmann served as commander of Artillerie-Regiment 1352 which was found in late 1944. His Regiment was part of 352. Volksgrenadier-Division and was involved combat in the Ardennes and West Germany in 1944/45.

Santmann's grouping was never available on the market before and comes straight from the family.

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Absolutely untouched 4-pocket field tunic with 100% period time attached insignia. Pink colored "Oberst" rank shoulder boards. Rather red colored collar tabs. A typical mismatch in color you can find on many uniforms. Hand-embroidered officer's breast eagle. Eagle and tabs are period time attached by hand.

Original attached East Medal ribbon as well as a 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class. The clasp is a nice 2nd pattern tombak example.

Three pairs of loops with clear signs of wear for 3 awards to the left breast pocket. Loops for a field ribbon bar in the length of 7cm. One pair of loops with clear signs of wear for his German Cross in gold.

Fine filk lining. No name tag or tailor's label.

Absolutely untouched field tunic with matching patina! Never in available on the market before!
Medium size. No damage. Condition 2.


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