Adolf Hitler - lange schwarze Hose - photo 1

Adolf Hitler - lange schwarze Hose

Lot 5095
19.10.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 5095 | Adolf Hitler - lange schwarze Hose
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Feine schwarze Gabardine, vorne zwei eingeschnittene Taschen, die linke ohne Taschensack, die rechte mit einem großen, hellbraunen, ledernen Taschensack, rückseitig zwei Gesäßtaschen mit Klappen, von denen die rechte ebenfalls im gleichen Leder ausgeführt ist, Bundweitenversteller, die dunklen Knöpfe am Bund bis auf einen bezeichnet "Herm. Scherrer München", der Bundhaken mit Hersteller "Kronen Haken", im Tuch Monogramm des Stoffherstellers "G R G", der Bund mit hellem cremefarbenen, seidenartigem Tuch gefüttert. Bundweite in der vorgefundenen Bundweiteneinstellung 96 cm, Gesamtlänge 115 cm, Länge der Hosenbeine bis zum Schritt 80 cm. In der rechten ledernen Hosentasche soll Hitler seine Walther PPK getragen haben, die linke, jetzt fehlende, sollte durch Hitlers Kammerdiener Heinz Linge vergrößert werden, was aber infolge der Wirren des Kriegsendes unterblieb. Hermann Scherrer war ein in München seit 1886 alteingesessenes Modehaus, das sehr beliebt bei der wohlhabenderen Münchner Bevölkerung war und sich 1907 ein aufwendiges Werbeplakat vom bekannten Künstler Ludwig Hohlwein gestalten ließ: "Hermann Scherrer Breechesmaker - Sporting-Tailor - Neuhauser Str. 32". Dazu Herkunftsbestätigung Heinz Linge 1971 masch.geschr. und händisch signiert. Die ursprünglich vorhandenen Bestätigungsschreiben sind nicht mehr vorhanden: handschriftlich, dito 1972 mit zusätzlicher Bestätigung durch Martha Bornholdt, dem ehemaligen Zimmermädchen Hitlers, dito in Englisch 1972, Bestätigung William R. McClure an Ben E. Swearingen 1982, vier Polaroid-Fotos der Hose mit Unterschriften von Heinz Linge oder Martha Bornholdt, großes Hoffmann-Foto von Hitler und Linge mit rs. Bestätigung Linges in Englisch "...and I confirm that the black pair of trousers which are in your possession are those which the Fuehrer has been wearing. Heinz Linge.", schließlich ein Farbfoto der Hose mit Stempel "William McClure, Pontiac, Michigan, USA" und handschriftlicher Bemerkung "Adolf Hitler trousers purchased from Heinz Linge. Certif. by Linge."
Abgebildet und beschrieben in John K. Lattimer, Hitler and the Nazi Leaders - A Unique Insight into Evil, S. 47, Fig. 29, 30. Sehr interessantes geschichtliches Objekt. Hitler trug insbesondere in den Kriegsjahren nahezu ausschließlich diesen Hosentyp zum feldgrauen Uniformrock. Interessant die lederne rechte Hosentasche für Hitlers PPK 7,65 mm, in der Gesäßtasche trug er angeblich die kleinere PPK 6,35 mm. Hitler soll ein trainierter und in jeder Position sicherer Pistolenschütze gewesen sein, sein Begleitkommando nannte ihn einen "Zwölfer-Schützen", auf dessen kaltblütige Reaktion im Attentatsfall jederzeit Verlass sei. Henry Picker, Hitlers Tischgespräche im Führerhauptquartier, 23.3.1942.
Provenienz: Dr. W.A. Luz, Antiquitätenhändler, Berlin.
Robert Abels, New York.
Colonel Edward A. Schaefer, Arlington, Virginia.
Ted Lenkel, New Jersey.
Ben E. Swearingen, Lewisville, Texas.
Sammlung John K. Lattimer.
Hermann Historica Auktion "Sammlung John K. Lattimer" am 18.06.2016, Los 9059.

Adolf Hitler - a pair of long black trousers
Fine black gabardine, in front two cut-in pockets, the left without pocket sack, the right with a large, light brown leather pocket sack, two back pockets with flaps, of which the rightmost is likewise furbished in leather, waist size adjuster, with one exception the dark waist buttons marked "Herm. Scherrer München", the waist clasp with maker "Kronen Haken", the cloth with maker "G R G", the waist lined with light cream-coloured silklike cloth, waist width adjustment 96 cm, length 115 cm, length of trousers legs to instep 80 cm. In the right leather pocket Hitler was said to carry his Walther PPK, the left, now absent, was supposed to be enlarged by Hitler's valet Heinz Linge, but this did not happen due to the turmoil at the end of the war. Hermann Scherrer was a long-established Munich fashion house from 1886, very popular with the wealthier citizens, and in 1907 had a lavish advertising poster made by the famous artist Ludwig Hohlwein: "Hermann Scherrer Breechesmaker - Sporting-Tailor - Neuhauser Str. 32". Included is a typed and handwritten certificate of origin from Heinz Linge in 1971. The following original confirmation are no longer available: a corresponding 1972 statement from Martha Bornholdt, Hitler's former chambermaid, also in English from 1972, and a 1982 statement from William R. McClure to Ben E. Swearingen as well as four Polaroid photos of the trousers with signatures of Heinz Linge or Martha Bornholdt, a large Hoffmann photo of Hitler and Linge with a reverse statement of Linge in English "...and I confirm that the black pair of trousers which are in your possession are those which the Fuehrer has been wearing. Heinz Linge.", lastly a colour photo of the pair of trousers with stamping "William McClure, Pontiac, Michigan, USA" and a handwritten note "Adolf Hitler trousers purchased from Heinz Linge. Certif. by Linge."
Pictured and described in John K. Lattimer, Hitler and the Nazi Leaders - A Unique Insight into Evil, p. 47, Fig. 29, 30. A very interesting historical object. Especially in wartime, Hitler wore this type of trousers almost exclusively with the field grey uniform coat. Also of interest is the right leather pocket sack for Hitler's PPK 7.65 mm, and reportedly he carried the smaller PPK 6.35 mm in the back pocket. Hitler was a trained and sure marksman in any stance. His personal guard nicknamed him "Zwölfer-Schütze", whose coldblooded reaction could be relied on in case of an assassination attempt (Henry Picker, Hitler's Table Talk in the Führer Headquarter, 23 March 1942).
Provenance: Dr. W.A. Luz, antique dealer, Berlin.
Robert Abels, New York.
Colonel Edward A. Schaefer, Arlington, Virginia.
Ted Lenkel, New Jersey.
Ben E. Swearingen, Lewisville, Texas.
Collection John K. Lattimer.
Hermann Historica auction "Collection John K. Lattimer" on 18 June 2016, lot 9059.
Condition: II - III
Auction house category:Third Reich contemporary history
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