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Post Civil War: Hermann Goering Extraordinary Silver Trophy Plate

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Post Civil War: Hermann GoeringExtraordinary Silver Trophy Plate
(HERMANN GOERING). 1939 Trophy Plate in silver awarded for Men's Doubles Play in Tennis, 14.75" in diameter, minimal, light friction and abrasions. Housed in the original, red presentation box handmade by Werkstatt H. Zeitner of Berlin, with their imprint on the satin-lined cover. The box is worn on the outside, chipped at the corners and has separated at the hinge, yet retains a nice appearance. The plate features a flying eagle holding a thick swastika in its talons. Beneath are the words "Hermann Goring / Generalfeldmarschall / Herausforderungspreis / Im Herren-Doppel-Spiel / 1939." "Herausforderung" translates to "challenger" so we're not sure if these gents were the winners of their match or if this was the consolation prize - either way, it's a nice award. A very rare and impressive artifact from the Third Reich.