9th Contemporary History Auction

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

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III./JG 53 photo grouping

III./JG 53 photo grouping

LOT 11-467
SOLD
Auction ended        6th December 2015  |  11:16 pm CET
RESULT
160,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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LOT 11-467
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LOT 11-467
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COUNTRY Deutschland
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LOT 11-467
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Description
A stunning photo grouping of members of III./Jagdgeschwader 53. A few show the pilot and Knight's Cross winner Erich Schmidt. There are also two photos taken during the awarding ceremony. Oberleutnant Erich Schmidt was awarded the Knight's Cross on 23.7.1941. He was shot down and died on 31.8.1941. The photograph part of the grouping must be one the last taken of him.
One stunning photograph shows an Me109 with a perfect view on its engine.
 
A great grouping! 22 photos in total.
 

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