HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 293:
FIRST AERIAL KILL GERMAN PRESENTATION HONOR GOBLET
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Sold for: $3,250
Start price:
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2,500
Estimated price :
$3,500 - $4,500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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FIRST AERIAL KILL GERMAN PRESENTATION HONOR GOBLET
An Imperial German World War I Aviator Presentation еngraved honor goblet. Executed in steel resting on four balled legs, the goblet was an award to a pilot for the first kill. The front depicts two hand-engraved flying eagles attacking each other. The rim at the base features the following German engraved inscription: "Dem Sieger im Luftkampf" (The winner in the dogfight), the bottom is marked with the following German inscription: "Chef des Feldflugwesens" (Chief of field aviation) with an eagle in the center. The goblet is entirely hand-hammered steel.
Dimensions : H: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm.)
Condition : Good with lightly rusted surface
