ID 661542
Lot 4078 | Präsentationsetui für das Ritterkreuz mit beiden Eisernen Kreuzen von Godet, Berlin
Estimate value
€ 16 500
Das äußerst seltene Etui mit fauxrotem Lederbezug (sichtlich bestoßen) und oberseitig gold geprägtem Heeresadler, nachtschwarzem Samteinsatz mit Aussparungen für die drei Auszeichnungen und das Band sowie weißem Seidenfutter. Maße 200 x 200 x 25 mm.
Das Ritterkreuz mit geschwärztem Eisenkern (sichtliche Altersspuren) in silberner Zarge, der Sprungring punziert "SILBER" und "21" (= Präsidialkanzlei-Nummer der Gebrüder Godet & Co., Berlin). Maße 48,99 x 48,65 mm, Gewicht 31,7 g. Konfektioniertes Halsband mit 23 cm Länge. Das Eiserne Kreuz 1. Klasse (ergänzt) und die 2. Klasse jeweils mit geschwärztem Eisenkern in versilberter Zarge, unterhalb des Nadelhakens punziert "L/50" bzw. im Ring "21". Voraussetzung für die Verleihung des Ritterkreuzes war die vorherige Verleihung der Eisernen Kreuze 1. und 2. Klasse. Nur in äußerst seltenen Fällen wurden alle drei Auszeichnungen auf einmal in einem speziellen Präsentationsetui verliehen. Es sind sehr wenige Etuis dieser Art bekannt.
Dabei eine Foto-Expertise 2020 von Dietrich Maerz.
Zustand: III
A Knight's Cross and Iron Cross presentation set by Gebrüder Godet, Berlin
An extremely rare and ultra-desirable Iron Cross presentation set featuring three decorations, including the 1939 Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, constructed of a heavily aged magnetic iron core and silver frame, the suspension ring marked “SILBER” and “21” for manufacturer Gebrüder Godet, Berlin, measuring 48.99 x 48.65 mm, weighing 31.7 g. With a 23 cm long neck ribbon showing age. Replaced 1939 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of a magnetic iron core and silver frame, the reverse with a barrel hinge and pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the lower frame being stamped L/50 in a box for manufacturer Gebrüder Godet, Berlin, measuring 44.54 x 44.34 mm, weighing 11.4 g. 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of a magnetic iron core and silver frame, on loop for suspension from its original ribbon with horizontal pinback, loop stamped “21” for maker Gebrüder Godet, Berlin, measuring 44.31 x 44.46 mm, weighing 23.5 g, in extremely fine condition. Complete with an ultra-rare and highly sought after original presentation case exhibiting storage age, constructed of a wood frame with a faux red leather exterior, the obverse lid with a gold embossed Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a white satin lid liner and an intact hinge cover, with a slotted and depressed black velvet medal bed, opening with a functional bronze spring catch with exterior stud release and dual functional magnetic metal hinges, measuring 200 x 200 x 25 mm. While receipt of both the Second- and First-Class Iron Cross was a prerequisite for the awarding of the Knight’s Cross, exceptions were made on a case-by-case basis, with nominees receiving all three awards simultaneously in a special presentation set. Few known examples.
Included is a 2020 photo expertise of Dietrich Maerz.
Condition: III
Auction house category: | Awards Of The Third Reich |
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