9th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 586 lots has ended on 6th December 2015. 87% of all lots sold

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WW1 Geschwader Richthofen cigarette case

WW1 Geschwader Richthofen cigarette case

LOT 11-576
SOLD
Auction ended        7th December 2015  |  01:07 am CET
RESULT
300,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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Description
Important imperial WW1 period time cigarette case for a member of "Jagdgeschwaders Nr. I Freiherr von Richthofen", possible for a pilot. The initials engraved are "ES" which could stand for two members of the Geschwader: Eberhardt Stapenhorst or Eugen Siempelkamp.
 
A small metal or silver aircraft as well as the emblem of the Geschwader attached, however this must have been attached in the 1930s or 40s (pre 1945). 
"Zum Andenken d 7.9.17" engraved to the inside.
 
"ALPACCA" stamped to the clipper. Silvered. Size: 7,5cm + 9cm. Used. Condition 2.

Condition
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