Lot 8857
Julius Baumann - grouping of the Honor Goblet winner serving with Zerstörergeschwader 26 “Horst Wessel” (Africa)
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A109r | Live auction | 1186 Lots
Description
Award document for the Front Flying Clasp for Fighter Pilots in Silver, May 6, 1942, signed by Lieutenant General Otto Hoffmann von Waldau. Award document for the Front Flying Clasp for Fighter Pilots in Gold, March 11, 1943, signed by Lieutenant Colonel Ralph von Rettberg. Award document for the “AFRIKA” Cuff Title, May 14, 1943, signed by a Major. Promotion documents to Unteroffizier (NCO) and Feldwebel (Sergeant). Flight logbook covering September 9, 1939, to March 27, 1945; 1,221 confirmed flights, including 179 combat/front-line missions, escort missions (nos. 1 through 96/97 marked in red), and operations in Africa. Luftwaffe Soldbuch (pay book) with ID photo, issued September 1, 1943 (duplicate copy); recorded decorations: Front Flying Clasp for Fighter Pilots in Bronze, Silver, and Gold; Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class (1939); Italian-German Campaign Medal (Africa); “AFRIKA” Cuff Title; Wound Badge in Black; Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (awarded October 2, 1943); and “Horst Wessel” Wing Cuff Title; complete with all pages. Additionally, over 85 period photographs taken in Italy and Africa, including images of Knight's Cross recipients, squadron aircraft (some bearing wing emblems), portraits, etc. Also included are his pilot's license and Luftwaffe ID card (both with ID photos) and a small map. Shows signs of age and use.Condition: II Questions about the lot?