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Luftwaffe
Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal)This superb
example, recently obtained in Germany was awarded
to Luftwaffe Pilot Oberfeldwebel Erwin Bun(c)k on
06 June 1942 with the official notation made in
the list of recipients on 15 July 1942. Herr Bun(c)k
was subsequently awarded the German Cross in Gold
on 15 March 1943. Documentation of the awards is
included with the Honor Goblet. A photocopy of Herr
Bun(c)k listing as a recipient of the Ehrenpokal
is included with the Honor Goblet. Silver-plated
goblet is maker marked, "Joh. Wagner &
Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage" (fine silver
plate edition) on the bottom of the Goblet bowl
which shows overall light age patina to the pebbled
finish, with no dents or depressions. The obverse
of the bowl shows two eagles in aerial combat, while
the reverse bears the 1939 Iron Cross. Both of these
designs, as well as the oak leaves on the stem of
the base are in repoussé relief. On a plain
band below the oak leaves are the recipient's name,
rank and date of award, "Oberfeldwebel Erwin
Bun(c)k am 6.6.42.". Around the circumference
of the base in repoussé relief are the words,
"Für Besonder Leistung im Luftkrieg"
(For Outstanding Achievement in the Air War). Superb
Ehrenpokal recently obtained in Germany. Near MINT
(25244) $5,550. SOLD
 
 
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