Hitler's Iron Cross

[Jon. H]

Someone either got a bargain or conned big time.

A Field Marshal's Batton for 3/4 million

His Munich table for a mil.

I fear he/she maybe the victim of the latter.

Even if this is just one of four examples he had, it could be described as priceless.

In todays TR market - USD250K for such a piece wouldnt qualify IMO.

The items such as the baton and the desk set are unique. As i understand it they only had one baton of this type. The Hitler EK is not unique, and does not have rock solid provenance.

Hermann Historica sold Hitlers golden party badge some years ago, it went for around 60k euro. I don't remember what provenance that followed the badge but the whole thing was a fake.

[Joe Mc]

Talking of a load of rubbish/shakey provinance:

http://www.specialistauctions.com/au...php?id=1460534

[zitadel]

Talking of a load of rubbish/shakey provinance:

http://www.specialistauctions.com/au...php?id=1460534

The barber Wollenhaupt from Berlins 'Kaiserhof' hotel was the man chosen by AH personally. He attended Wolfschanze on occasion, and oddly enough there was talk that he used tape to collect hair, but that letter is complete nonsense, and nothing to do with Wollenhaupt.

[panzer wittman]

In reply to the original post

Wow - it's always amazing how forum threads often veer off into the known. From hitlers EK1 to psychic detectives in a few easy moves!

I'd recommend the book on hitlers death to you. It was printed a few years ago and contains the original transcripts of the bunker staff and nkvd staff involved.

In the pictures section it contains pictures of hitlers ek1 and old party badge, as well as a couple of his tunics and visors. (from memory. I have a copy at home somewhere).

Here's a link to amazons copy

http://www.amazon.com/Hitlers-Death-...4933658&sr=1-2

It's also a good and accurate read for anyone not quote sure what happened to his remains after the war.
Regards
Pw

[panzer wittman]

Ps

Forgot to add the pics of hitlers, Eva brown and the goebles' possessions in the book are shown in the context of war booty removed from the bunker as an aid to the identification of the remains found.

[Joe Mc]

Forgot to add the pics of hitlers, Eva brown and the goebles' possessions in the book are shown in the context of war booty removed from the bunker as an aid to the identification of the remains found.

Book on order!

[tonyagf]

Have any off you ever heard off Joseph Stalin ???

[Matthew]

Have any off you ever heard off Joseph Stalin ???

Isn't that the guy who took the first prize in the 'American Idol" last season?

[all1knew]

I remember, very well, back in the 1960s, two dealers offering Hitler's Iron Cross and wound badge. One was Ted Lenkel of Pallisades, New Jersey, and the other was an outfit called DISCO, in Wisconsin. Of course, neither could offer any 'provenance', and they were offered for years, so I can imagine all the Hitler Iron Crosses and wound badges in various collections.

Ted Lenkel also offered such wonderful collectibles as Himmler's eye glasses, Goebble's vest, Goering's bathroom rug and others too inane to mention.

Bob Hritz

I think Charlie Snyder bought up that collection when he heard there was a chance at Eva Braun's panties....

William Kramer

[all1knew]

I think the citizens of Vienna may recall the Soviet occupation. Something like 25000 women were raped in the first 24 hours.

Bob Hritz

I don't remember learning about that in high school.....or the bombings of Hamburg and Dresden, or the executions of SS at Dachau. Ignorance is bliss so they say.

William Kramer

[Flemming]

I don't remember learning about that in high school.....or the bombings of Hamburg and Dresden, or the executions of SS at Dachau. Ignorance is bliss so they say.

William Kramer

Me neither, but guess that's because the winners always decide the "truth" and what is to be written and told!

/Flemming

[Don D.]

I don't remember learning about that in high school.....or the bombings of Hamburg and Dresden, or the executions of SS at Dachau. Ignorance is bliss so they say.

William Kramer

Perhaps it is because they were all considered legitimate actions of war at the time.

[Sal Williams]

I think you are just anti-hitler guy. He earned EK I class no matter for what. It is cool anyway

I Know! Damned anti Hitler guys, they are everywhere!

[Sal Williams]

Perhaps it is because they were all considered legitimate actions of war at the time.

I don't know how the world survived the allies winning the war Don!

[Don D.]

Or our brutal occupation afterwards.