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Hermann Göring
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Large Original-Period Portrait of Hermann Göring (Item GOR 9-2) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is a massive original photo of Hermann Wilhelm Göring pictured in the uniform of Reichsmarschal, the highest military rank ever used in Germany; the equivalent of a 6-star general, and this “human dynamo” deserved it as creator of the modern Luftwaffe, Head of the German Forests and Hunting, Prussian Minister of the Interior, founder of the SA, originator of the Prussian Police, and the ablest administrator that Adolf Hitler employed. “Unser Hermann” was the name given him by the German people who adored him. When the movie “Battle of Britain” was in need of someone to play Göring as sort of a buffoon, no German actor was willing to play the part. He truly was the renaissance giant; the modern Falstaff. Lavish in his attire and recreations, but also lavish in his love and service to his German people. The picture is large and it is original from the period. Göring is shown with side profile wearing the German Grand Cross (only he had it) his Pour le Mérite (Blue Max), and Knight’s Cross. The Reichsmarschal collar tabs with cross marshal batons decorate his uniform. The frame measures 32 x 76 inched. The actual photo is 23 x 18 inches. The picture was framed by the former owner with acid-free matting. Museum safety glass was added. There are some blotches on the right side, but it really does not detract from this great portrait. If you share our admiration for this adventurer extraordinaire you will have to have this dramatic photographic rendering.
PRICE: $475.00; with professional framing that cost the consigner $200 |
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Magnificent Hunting Trophy Presented to Heinrich Himmler by Hermann Göring (Item GOR 9-3; HH 4-4) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is undoubtedly the greatest Hermann Göring or Heinrich Himmler item ever turned up with the exception of the famous Göring KPM trunk that was sold by Germania 15 years ago. The item is also a Heinrich Himmler artifact, because the future Reichsmarschal gave it to him in remembrance of a certain hunt in which they both participated in June of 1935. This is all the more interesting because both men actually hated one another in the latter years of the Third Reich. In 1934, Göring turned over to Himmler the responsibility for running the concentration camps, police, and Gestapo. At that point and through 1935 the two were at least to some degree copasetic and cooperative one to another, but by the time 1936 and 1937 rolled around there was definitely no love lost between them. There was friction between them over the Jewish issue. Göring’s godfather (his favorite early friend) was Jewish. His second-in-command, Erhard Milch, and several of his wife's closest friends were Jewish. Göring liked Jewish composers (Mendelson, particularly) and certain painters (Rubens, for example), but he also believed that the Jews by profiteering and scheming behind the scenes had helped to bring about Germany's defeat in World War I. In private, however, he agreed with his wife, Emey, that the Jews were like other people, but a bit smarter, he would add grinning, and that they had their good and bad like every other race. “I'll decide who is and who is not a Jew,” he once said to a subordinate, who had made a reference to some visitors to Carinhalle. All of this did nothing to endear him to Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler or Reinhard Heydrich, or any of the hierarchy of the SS. However, in 1935, things were different between Göring and Himmler. It was a least a “mutual-admiration society,” and because Himmler was an interested hunter—occasionally indulging in the sport now and then—he made him a “Jagdfreund,” or hunting friend and obviously in June 1935 both the Reichsminister and the Reichsführer were at least on one occasion hunting chums. The huge steer horn is about 32 inches long setting on a base that is about 6 inches in diameter and the top cap or lid is about 6 inches in diameter, as well. At the finial is a typical German hunter in his full Jägertracht or hunting outfit, with rifle. The horn is seized by an elaborate, silvered decorative device that holds it in place. There is a clever pin device that locks the portion of the horn’s decorative band to the column-like plinth extension; all of this is in floral and special classic design. All parts are brass with heavy silver plating—typical “Göringesque.” The entire piece is in tight tolerances and is quite sturdy. In the center of the middle band is a plaque that is beautifully inscribed with the legend of presentation: “Ehrengabe für meinen Jadgfreund Reichsführer SS H. Himmler zu unserem erfolgreichen Jagdausflug in Juni 1935.” Under this is a facsimile signature of Hermann Göring. The little hunter at the top is really depicted nicely. He wears a typical hunting jacket and hat and on his vest you can see various marksmanship and hunting metals. He is giving the “horrido” salute that is the traditional indication that the hunt was now to begin. This is proclaimed and accompanied with a tip of the hunter's hat. The horn and its mounting are beautifully presented as would be expected of a state-of-the-art gift to an important Reich's official. This is no trinket. This is the best! In 1945, Himmler’s Tegernsee house was deserted and the Himmler family and the Reichsführer himself were not in attendance ever since Adolf Hitler had expelled him from the party and all his offices. He was actually taking refuge in Flensburg with his two children. At this point, it was clear that soon the Allied armies would be coming and the treasures that the house contained would soon be war booty, but on the other hand, the Führer had promised that new wonder weapons would turn the tide of battle and Germany would possibly still triumph or at least be allowed a peaceable surrender. But in the case of the former distasteful possibility the neighbors in the area decided that they should remove every valuable or useful item from a home in Gmund. They were convinced that the rift between the Führer and the “Reichsheini” would abate and the allies would be shoved back or even more sensibly the Western Allies would now join with the Wehrmacht and team up to go against the Russians. But taking no chances they descended upon the villa and stripped it clean. In talking to some of these folks our buyer was assured by all of them that everything would be returned to the Himmler family once a respectable surrender and equitable peace terms are reached. No one knew or even suspected that this would be nothing like “respectable.” They didn't dream that a sovereign nation and its leaders and its people would be treated in such a horrible, inhumane manner (former enemy or not). So the articles that were taken for safekeeping were kept for many years in safe repositories until they determined that since no claim was ever made about the house and all those years that it might be prudent to dispose of these important relics. As to selling them they were generally in question as to whom, and for what price should be asked. The picker whom we have mentioned was the answer to this. He was cognizant of the laws and statutes especially in connection with Third Reich properties and laws dealing with statutes of limitation and thus he was able to allay the fears of the people wishing to sell these things freely. So that brings us to the trophy. This marvelous object d’art is one of the items that was purchased in this way only a short time ago and now is offered by one of our consigners to the collecting world. It is possibly one of the most strikingly beautiful pieces that we have had the pleasure of offering in recent years, and its importance to history is of course paramount. Where for this price could one even avail themselves or their museum such an important treasure with connection in two of contemporary history's most famous wartime leaders? This magnificent piece is only one of the articles turned up in the Bavarian communities surrounding the charming Tegernsee area to the south of Munich. The most notable of all the great things of Himmler connection of course are the great chair, one of which is shown in our Himmler section. Through intensive research and personal contacts our German pickers had gained access to quite a few of Himmler’a personal items. The Himmler house stands today on the shores of Tegernsee, a beautiful Bavarian villa virtually unchanged. Although Göring and Himmler were at odds for many years I still think the trophy would have had a “special place” in the Tegernsee home and will be specially placed in your home and collection as well.
PRICE: NO LONGER AVAILABLE |
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Reichsmarschal Göring Flatware from Carinhalle (Item GOR 9-4) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This grouping of Göring silver table pieces all came together, but since there is not set available—knife-fork-spoon—for instance, we will break it up into individual pieces sold separately. This is silver flatware from the time when Göring was made Reichsmarschall (the second-highest rank from Hitler as Reichsführer). The other pieces that we show elsewhere in this section are the style with the armored arm with ring, and this, of course, was personal family silver. This grouping has the eagle and swastika with crossed marshal’s batons—much rarer and desirable. We have seen quite a few of the first type, but this is the first time we have been able to procure any of these very formal Reichsmarschall-style pieces, 100 percent original and all are in excellent condition. Each piece is marked on the back with the half moon, crown, the ‘800’ silver designation, and a company logo (unidentified at this time). The style is formal, but quite plain as far as design. This is the norm with high-state silver. The family type is much more fancy, as a rule. All the pieces are marked identically except the eagle design varies in size according to the size of the individual implement. These are factory embossed so the various sizes of the escutcheon goes far to prove authenticity as it would cost a fortune to tool up for varying sizes to be applied. This is definitely a government expense in the Third Reich. All items are guaranteed to be authentic and as described. This is a marvelous collector’s opportunity. These are rare and very historically important. Each implement is individually described, imaged, and priced below.
PRICE: Each implement is individually described, imaged, and priced below. |
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Butter Knife, 8 1/2 inches (Item GOR 9-4a)
PRICE: $350.00
