Auction 23
АНТИКВАРНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ И ДОСПЕХИ
By HELIOS
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Oct 31, 2020
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 50:
A RARE GERMAN WW2 LEIBSTANDARTE SS LETTER OPENER
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Sold for: $225
Start price:
$
100
Estimated price :
$150 - $200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A RARE GERMAN WW2 LEIBSTANDARTE SS LETTER OPENER
A carved dagger-shaped bone, with enameled "SS" runic lightning bolts on one side and "Leibstandarte SS" insignia on the reverse (appears to be silver). 1st SS Panzer Division ("Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler") was an elite formation of SS troops originally created to be Adolf Hitler's personal guard. During its existence it grew steadily from a bodyguard regiment into a large division.
Dimensions: L: 8 3/4 in., (8.7 cm.)
Condition: Very good
