9th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 587 lots has ended on 6th December 2015. 87% of all lots sold

294 |

ADMIRAL HIPPER grouping to ships pilot

ADMIRAL HIPPER grouping to ships pilot

LOT 11-294
SOLD
Auction ended        6th December 2015  |  08:07 pm CET
RESULT
995,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

Own a similar product you want to sell? We are here for you at +49 8541 9053699

DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
SAVE FOR LATER
PERIOD
COUNTRY Deutschland
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 11-294
EAN 2000000045580
LOT 11-294
PERIOD
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000045580
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 11-294
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000045580
MAKER
WEIGHT


Description
Exciting document grouping to the pilot Feldwebel Karl Mohrmann serving on Kreuzer "Admiral Hipper". He was the actual ship's pilot!
Mohrmann died on 14.7.1943 when his aircraft hit the ground straight after starting Billefjord. Please see last picture for a copy of the war diary of his unit mentioning his death.

Certificate to the Iron Cross 2nd Class. "Befehlshaber der Kreuzer" stamped. Ink signed by Befehlshaber der Kreuzer Vizeadmiral Kummetz. Issued to Mohrmann "An Bord" on 14.9.1940 as "Feldwebel der Luftwaffe" serving with "Kommando Kreuzer Admiral Hipper". A very very rare document.
Two holes. Not folded.
 
Certificate to the Squadron Clasp for Auklärer in bronze. Isued on 8.9.1941 and signed by the "Führer der Seeluftstreitkräfte" as well as unit stamped "Führer der Seeluftstreitkräfte". Folded once. Two holes.
 
Certificate to the Pilots Badge. 24.4.1939 issued. DIN A4 size. Folded once. Two holes.
 
Certificate to the 4 years Long Service Award. 1.11.1938 issued to Uffz Mohrmann serving with "Fliegerwaffenschule (See) Bug a./Rügen". Also a very interesting document. Folded once. Two holes.
 
--
Intern code: winter-war

Condition
See description