57th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1816 lots has ended on 19th November 2023. 87% of all lots sold

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Köster, Helmut (LW) - Knight's Cross winner Soldbuch

Köster, Helmut (LW) - Knight's Cross winner Soldbuch

LOT 71-0873
SOLD
Auction ended        18th November 2023  |  09:44 pm CET
RESULT
1.800,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 71-0873
EAN 2000000801179
LOT 71-0873
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000801179
MATERIAL
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 71-0873
MATERIAL
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EAN 2000000801179
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Luftwaffe Soldbuch "Zweitschrift" to Feldwebel Helmut Köster serving with Schlachtgeschwader 2 "Immelmann". Knight's Cross winner on 8. August 1944, awarded in recognition of his total of approx. 700 ground attack sorties. He was killed during a training on 8. August 1944.

The Soldbuch was issued on 23. December 1943. Original applied photo. Comes with all the pages (a few pages are loose). Listed awards on page 22: Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge, Squadron Clasp for Schlachtflieger in Bronze, Silver and Gold with Pendant, 1939 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Luftwaffe Honor Goblet, German Cross in Gold and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Rare to find!

 


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