Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) - A Documented Silver Pla - Jul 18, 2013 | Dreweatts Bristol Auction Rooms In United Kingdom
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Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) - A Documented Silver Pla
Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) - A Documented Silver Pla
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Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) - A Documented Silver Plated Circular Baluster Three Piece Tea Service by August Wellner & Sohne  Recovered From Vaults Beneath the Reich Chancellery, Munich by a US M.I.S. (Military Intelligence Service) 1st Lieutenant of  the 1269th Engineer Battalion, the bases, bearing stamped marks, 1930s, engraved with the personal eagle crest and 'AH' initials of Adolf Hitler, the tea pot 26cm long
Provenance: Part of the captured enemy military equipment in the possession of a 1st Lieut., headquarters company of the 1269th engineer battalion, assigned to support the advance of the M.I.S. (Military Intelligence Service) which travelled ahead of the infantry. Arriving in Munich they found an array of tunnels connecting municipal buildings containing state papers treasures of the Third Reich in twenty five large vaults. Under the chancellery they found the Formal pattern table service and related wares. Accompanied by a photocopy of the Captured enemy military equipment certificate dated 10th August 1945.
Thence by descent.

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Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) - A Documented Silver Pla

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