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Lot 8913
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Lot 8913

Oberleutnant Karl Silies, commander of the E-boat “S 708” - his German Cross in Gold

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

Starting Price € 2,000

Countdown for bids : 31 days and 10 hours left

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Lightweight version by Otto Klein, Hanau, featuring polished details; the Cupal backplate has four hollow rivets, an inserted pin assembly, and the maker's mark "134," along with the scratched inscription "Oblt. z. See Silies." Width 62.9 mm. Weight 44.1 g. Slightly toned, near-mint condition; the pin is a replacement. As far as is known, Oberleutnant zur See Silies received the award on May 14, 1945—that is, after the capitulation—likely while in Gelting Bay. A modern photographic print is included.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

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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