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GILT WOOD WALL EAGLE FROM OBERSALZBERG

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
GILT WOOD WALL EAGLE FROM OBERSALZBERG
Massive wood gilt eagle from Obersalzberg, 27" wide, 36" tall, about 3" thick, depicting a right-facing eagle clutching a ringed swastika. This wall ornament, generally used only in administrative setting, is hand-carved, and in very good condition with the gilding almost completely intact but for a few tiny areas in which the red primer is visible due to chipping or a scuff. The reverse of the eagle is in excellent condition and has been branded: "VERWALTUNG OBERSALZBERG 1938" indicating that this piece was at one time in the administration building of the complex of buildings at Hitler's retreat at Obersalzberg. There is a pair of somewhat oxidized mounting brackets inset on the reverse, the screws of which show no sign of recent tampering. A rare item!