22nd Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1231 lots has ended on 15th April 2018. 84% of all lots sold

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WW1 table decoration of a crashed observer

WW1 table decoration of a crashed observer

WW1 table decoration of a crashed observer

LOT 30-0016
SOLD
Auction ended        14th April 2018  |  02:10 pm CEST
RESULT
210,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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LOT 30-0016
EAN 2000000216020
LOT 30-0016
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COUNTRY Deutschland
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MATERIAL
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COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 30-0016
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WW1 table decoration of a crashed observer

Description
Unique table decoration stand custom made from a German WW1 wooden aircraft propeller. It holds the death card of the observer Eduard Reichenwallner serving as a Leutnant d.R. He was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Bavarian Military Merit Order 4th Class with swords. 
 
He died on 21.9.1918. Below is a picture of his crashed aircraft.
 
According to www.frontflieger.de, Reichenwallner served with FA 46 b. Reichenwallner served as an observer. On the day he crashed, his pilot was Paul Joos. Due to a mistake of Joos, their Rumpler C VII 7641/17 has crashed. Reichenwallner died immediately, Joos two days later. 
 
Hight: 38cm. Width: 27cm
 
 
 

Intern code: aviation


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