Lot 7492

Description

For Justus Christ: Commission as "Fähnrich zur See" (Naval Ensign) (12 April 1910 - "Homburg vor der Höhe") and supplementary document (30 October 1911 - "Berlin, Palace"); commission as "Leutnant zur See" (Sub-Lieutenant) (19 September 1912 – "Wilhelmshaven, aboard His Majesty's Yacht Hohenzollern"); commission as "Oberleutnant zur See" (Lieutenant) (2 May 1915 – "Great Headquarters"). Also included: three mailed postcards with naval motifs addressed to Lieutenant Christ; four small-format ship photographs (including SMS Seydlitz); two photographs of Christ in officer's uniform, some with comrades; and a larger group photo (13 x 17 cm) of the officers of SMS Moltke. Furthermore: a copy of his curriculum vitae, an original framed photograph of the Moltke, and additional naval photos (including SMS Victoria Louise). Also included: a paperweight (circa 1919) featuring the Seydlitz coat of arms (slightly loose), made of zinc and non-ferrous metal on an old synthetic base (total height 4.7 cm). Additionally, for Gottlieb von Koch: commission as Fregattenkapitän (Commander) (26 April 1917 - "Great Headquarters") with a pencil signature by Wilhelm II; award certificate for the Reuss Cross of Honor, 2nd Class with Crown and Swords, presented to Koch as 2nd Commander of Torpedo Boat Forces (6 December 1916) with the signature of Prince Heinrich of Reuss; award certificates for the Red Eagle Order, 4th Class (5 September 1909) and the Royal Crown for the Red Eagle Order, 4th Class (16 June 1913); two group photos with naval officers; a school-leaving certificate; and a handwritten curriculum vitae. Japanese map for "Kapitänleutnant" von Koch. Also the booklet "Linientaufe S.M.S. Fürst Bismarck 1908" [Equator-crossing ceremony], featuring von Koch as "Kapitänleutnant". Partially stained, small areas of loss, signs of use and age. Good condition for its age. Viewing in person recommended.

Provenance: Direkt aus Familienbesitz.

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