Lot 8657

Description

Older, very high-grade jeweller's manufacture of his marshal's baton conferred on 19 July 1940. The pommels of gilt silver (tested) with encircling Gothic dedication “Der Führer dem Generalfeldmarschall von Bock” and “Zum Freiheitskampf des Großdeutschen Volkes 19. Juli 1940”, a bound oak-leaf wreath at the terminal and the army eagle or the Iron Cross on the upper face respectively. Maker's mark by HJ Wilm. On the dark red velvet-covered shaft, alternating appliquéd national eagles and black-enamelled Iron Crosses. Length approx. 49 cm. In the black presentation case with engraved plaque “Generalfeldmarschall Bock”, white silk-lined lid and matching cream-coloured velvet insert (stained).

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