Lot 2308
Lieutenant Colonel Jürgen von Goerne – a Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross manufactured by L/12 C. E. Juncker, on a ribbon in an award case
German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A83r | Live auction | 608 Lots
Hammer price € 13,500
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The Knight’s Cross in the characteristic version manufactured by Juncker, the silver frame with mark 800 and L/12 (C. E. Juncker). The suspension ring also punched with 800. Weight with suspension ring 34.06 g. The centre with complete blackening. On the original ribbon customised for wear with two hooks. Length of ribbon 45 cm. Comes with the black award case with traces of age. Three photographs: two portrait photographs and one of him wearing a coat and holding two children by the hands, all with Knight’s Cross worn around the neck; an old newspaper clipping with his picture and mention of the award, a colour photograph of the award document is shown as evidence. The Knight’s Cross with case in beautiful, untouched condition, with age patina, direct from family possession.Provenance: Jürgen von Goerne, from family possession.
Condition: II
Condition Report:
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