A Spanish cross in Silver going through the roof

[Pierre]

Lot Nr.7551
A Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords.
Silver, with separately applied eagles and medallion, bellied vertical attachment pin, "835" mark of fineness, weight 33.5 g (OEK 3806). Cleaned. Included is the award document (folded) to Korvettenkapitän (Commander) Hans Schottky dated 6 June 1939 with blind-stamped seal.

Sold by Hermann Historica for 8500 €. Please add 22% to the final price (auction house fee)

It seems that finally this beautiful award won't be underestimated anymore or perhaps this price is justified by the award document as I am not a Legion Condor specialist.

Pierre

[andrewb]

If that price is correct then it must be because it was awarded to the KM, i.e. for the document. In my opinion a set like this is around the 3000 euro mark. 2K for the SCiS and 1K for a Doc.

Regards,
AB.

[Ludwig]

Perhaps the buyer had the rest of Schottky´s awards, uniforms etc?

[jacques]

I hope the owner has the rest of the grouping...
May be Schottky was an heroe later on the war.

[Pierre]

In the same auction an other spanish cross in silver with Meybauer maker's logo and "800" mark went for 3200 € (+22% fee).

Pierre

[JDK]

Foolish, but to each their own!