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Richard Wagner - Ehrenpreis für Marineflieger

Lot 3431
11.05.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 15 000
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 3431 | Richard Wagner - Ehrenpreis für Marineflieger
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€ 15 000
Zwei miteinander verschraubte, vollplastische, bronzene kämpfende Adler, ähnlich der Darstellung auf dem Ehrenbecher. Der schwarze achteckige Holzsockel mit vorderseitiger Widmungsplakette (ein Haltenagel fehlt) "Dem Sieger - im Luftkampf - 14. Jan. 1917 - Flugmaat Wagner". Gesamthöhe ca. 26 cm. Verschraubung lose, leicht verputzt, mit schöner Patina und Grünspan. Sehr selten. Dazu wohl eine der ersten Verleihungen des erst im Januar 1917 gestifteten Ehrenpreises. Bis Kriegsende wurden aufgrund fehlenden Materials und auch finanzieller Mittel unter 100 Stück ausgehändigt.
Dazu ein Wanderpreis in Form eines Silberbechers mit den sechs gravierten Namen von 1929 bis 1934. Feingehaltspunze "800", Höhe ca. 16,5 cm, Gewicht ca. 192 g. Wagners EK 1 (Silber mit geschwärztem Eisenkern) im Verleihungsetui.
Richard Wagner (1893 - 1935): Bei Kriegsbeginn 1914 meldete sich der ausgebildete Motorenbauer freiwillig zur 1. Seefliegerabteilung, wurde dort Fluglehrer und war u.a. am Ägäischen Meer eingesetzt. Ab 1923 Einflieger, zuletzt Chefeinflieger bei Dornier in Marina di Pisa/Italien und Friedrichshafen. Er stellte einige fliegerische Weltrekorde mit Dornier-Wal-Flugbooten auf. Während eines Manövriertests auf dem Bodensee kam es zu dem unverhofften Erstflug der legendären Do X. 1935 verunglückt Wagner bei einer Landung mit einer Dornier-Wal tödlich auf dem oberbayerischen Simssee.
Richard Wagner - an honorary award for naval aviators
Two fully sculptured, fighting eagles in bronze, both screwed together, similar to the representation on the goblet of honour. The black, octagonal wooden pedestal with a dedication plaque on the front (one nail is missing): "Dem Sieger - im Luftkampf - 14. Jan. 1917 - Flugmaat Wagner". Overall height approx. 26 cm. The screw fitting is loose, slightly over-polished, with a beautiful patina and verdigris. Extremely rare find. Moreover, probably one of the first honorary awards as it was only instituted in January 1917. Until the end of the war, fewer than 100 awards were issued due to the lack of both materials and funds.
Also includes a challenge trophy in the form of a silver cup engraved with six names from 1929 to 1934. Mark of fineness "800", height approx. 16.5 cm, weight approx. 192 g. Wagner's Iron Cross 1st Class (silver with magnetic iron core) in the presentation case.
Richard Wagner (1893 - 1935): when war broke out in 1914, the qualified engine builder enlisted in the 1st naval aviator division, serving as flight instructor, and flew several missions, including the Aegean Sea. From 1923, he worked as a test pilot, later as head test pilot for Dornier in Marina di Pisa/Italy and Friedrichshafen. He set several aviation world records with the Dornier Wal flying boats. During a test manoeuvre over Lake Constance, the maiden flight of the legendary Do X was unexpectedly successful. In 1935, Wagner was killed while landing a Dornier Wal on Simssee in Upper Bavaria.
Condition: II
Auction house category:Fliegertruppe
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