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GERMAN MEDAL ENVELOPES

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:70.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
GERMAN MEDAL ENVELOPES
GERMAN MEDAL ENVELOPES
Lot of two envelopes for German medals. Includes: paper envelope, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", marked: "Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse" ("Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class"). Marked on the back with the name and location of manufacture: "Ludwig Bertsch - Karlsruhe". A 1/2" tear beneath the top flap, else very good. WITH: Paper envelope, 4" x 5", marked: "Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen, 1. Stufe" ("Faithful Service Medal, 1st Order"). Marked on the back: "Deschler & Sohn, Munchen 9". Minor tears on flap and rear, two pin holes on rear, else very good. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes and other items from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those items. With a copy of the consignor's notarized letter of provenance.