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Lot 8797
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Lot 8797

A Saxophone from a Luftwaffe band

Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A109r | Live auction | 1186 Lots

Starting Price € 800

Countdown for bids : 29 days and 17 hours left

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Description

Heavy silver-plated version with mother-of-pearl inlaid keys; the bell features a stamped Luftwaffe eagle within an oak-leaf wreath and the manufacturer's inscription "Oskar Adler & Co Markneukirchen 1939." Number "7403" on the reverse. Includes mouthpiece and a damaged storage case (approx. dimensions 60 x 25 x 15 cm). Although the use of the saxophone as an instrument associated with "degenerate music" was controversial, both the Ministry of Propaganda and the Reich Ministry of Aviation advocated for its inclusion. Consequently, the Luftwaffe's music corps received a set of five saxophones in 1940. Completeness and functionality not verified; servicing recommended. A very rare, decorative instrument.

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General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 4 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 8001 - 8488 and continues on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 8489 - 9186. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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