Miscellaneous Militaria

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal) (#25244)

$5,550.00

Maker: Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage; Condition: Near MINT

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Description

This superb example, recently obtained in Germany was awarded to Luftwaffe Pilot Oberfeldwebel Erwin Bun(c)k on 06 June 1942 with the official notation made in the list of recipients on 15 July 1942. Herr Bun(c)k was subsequently awarded the German Cross in Gold on 15 March 1943. Documentation of the awards is included with the Honor Goblet. A photocopy of Herr Bun(c)k listing as a recipient of the Ehrenpokal is included with the Honor Goblet. Silver-plated goblet is maker marked, “Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage” (fine silver plate edition) on the bottom of the Goblet bowl which shows overall light age patina to the pebbled finish, with no dents or depressions. The obverse of the bowl shows two eagles in aerial combat, while the reverse bears the 1939 Iron Cross. Both of these designs, as well as the oak leaves on the stem of the base are in repoussé relief. On a plain band below the oak leaves are the recipient’s name, rank and date of award, “Oberfeldwebel Erwin Bun(c)k am 6.6.42.”. Around the circumference of the base in repoussé relief are the words, “Für Besonder Leistung im Luftkrieg” (For Outstanding Achievement in the Air War). Superb Ehrenpokal recently obtained in Germany. Near MINT (25244)