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THBPrussian Pilot's Badge, WWI
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 31, 2019
Witherell's annual "Weapons and War" live auction will take place January 31st and features a variety of weapons and other historical material, including some exceptional lots dating from WWI and WWII. Witherell's hello@witherells.com
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- Lot Description
Original Prussian Pilot's Badge from World War I, Stamped 800 on reverse of crown. This was brought back by Lieutenant (later Colonel) George W. Hayes, U.S. Army Air Corps. The badge is correct in every way, hollow, with no stamps other than the 800 silver mark. Insets of crown are beautifully detailed, as is the airplane and field. This is an extremely rare, original badge. Dimensions: 2.94 inches tall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement insurance cost.
Excellent condition, with traces of silver polish residue on reverse. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photography as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statement of fact and do not constitute a representation warranty of assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under Terms & ConditionsCondition
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