WW2 German Plate......any info please?

[rupe01]

Almost too beautiful to be true Wayne!

Thats great details! Many thanks for the help. Our family displayed it above the fireplace for many years after my Dad brought it home in 1945. Any ideas on value?

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Guys......

.....When I hit the english translation button there was a surprise.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luftwaffe_Honor_plate

[Chet Sowersby]

I find that very intresting as the article says only fifty were awarded. IMO, it makes it pretty damn rare.

Chet

[rupe01]

Mnay thanks for all the replies guys! I didnt realise that it was quite this rare before, but i appreciate all replies.

Rupe

[Fortress]

Hans Prigge

Great Plate, never seen !!! A Picture of Hans Prigge inside the german Book "Letzter Lorbeer" by Gerhard Martin- Prigge was later Leutnant (Fallschirmpionier Btl 5) and killing in Belgium -I want Informations about him. He is member of "German Deutsches Kreuz Gold" too

Any Information about the Plate of Prigge in German/ US Books ?

[Rommel1933]

Really neat item.. learn something new everyday!

Great inputs Antonio and the rest of the gang!

Thank you,
Scott