RARE GERMAN WWII METAL SHIELD WITH SKULL & BONES, TRENCH ART, 1941-1945
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RARE GERMAN WWII METAL SHIELD WITH SKULL & BONES 1941-1945 TRENCH ART
Presented is a rare German WWII metal shield featuring a skull and bones motif, dating from the 1941-1945 period and created as a piece of trench art. The shield displays an old engraving technique with intricate details, as visible in the accompanying images, reflecting the craftsmanship and creativity of wartime artisans. It originates from a large collection of German WWII trench art assembled over more than 50 years and represents an unusual historical artifact suitable for museum display or advanced private collections. An outstanding example of WWII military craftsmanship, this item is highly desirable for collectors of German militaria, trench art, wartime artifacts, and historical military collectibles.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old, large collection in Trenton, New Jersey, USA, 1954-2014. 2. eBay, USA, September 20, 2017, lot 292248627983 (a screenshot will be provided to the winning bidder). 3. Our sale adds another layer of provenance. The history of ownership and sales is extremely important to serious collectors.
ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE: The estimated market value of this item is $170-$200 (and possibly higher-please refer to the 'Provenance' and 'History of Sales' sections). However, for a LIMITED time only, the starting bid has been set at nearly
50% below the low estimate!
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, German WWII trench art shield with skull and BONES was sold on eBay for
$345 - please refer to the screenshot for details.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for an unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued at up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess their originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund. Please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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NO RESERVE: More than 90% of all auctioned items are offered with NO reserve price. The remaining items have a very reasonable reserve price.
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NEW: If you purchase four or more items at this auction, domestic shipping will be FREE. For other winners, we will provide a list of recommended shippers.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to buy this item, please make a bid NOW. You have an opportunity to purchase this item for significantly LESS than the estimated price. All offers are welcome.
CONDITION: The item is in very good used condition. Please refer to the pictures for additional details.
DIMENSIONS: 61 x 55 mm.
SKULL and BONES: Totenkopf (i.e. skull, literally dead's head) is the German word for the skull and crossbones and death's head symbols. According to a writing by Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler the Totenkopf had the following meaning: The Skull is the reminder that you shall always be willing to put your self at stake for the life of the whole community. The Totenkopf was also used as the unit insignia of the Panzer forces of the German Heer (Army), and also by the Panzer units of the Luftwaffe, including those of the elite Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Goring. Both the 3rd SS Panzer Division of the Waffen-SS, and the World War II era Luftwaffe's 54th Bomber Wing Kampfgeschwader 54 were given the unit name 'Totenkopf', and used a strikingly similar-looking graphic skull-crossbones insignia as the SS units of the same name. The 3rd SS Panzer Division also had skull patches on their uniform collars instead of the SS sieg rune.
Search Terms: German WWII, skull and bones shield, metal shield, trench art, 1941-1945, German militaria, WWII collectible, historical artifact.
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RARE GERMAN WWII METAL SHIELD WITH SKULL & BONES 1941-1945 TRENCH ART
Presented is a rare German WWII metal shield featuring a skull and bones motif, dating from the 1941-1945 period and created as a piece of trench art. The shield displays an old engraving technique with intricate details, as visible in the accompanying images, reflecting the craftsmanship and creativity of wartime artisans. It originates from a large collection of German WWII trench art assembled over more than 50 years and represents an unusual historical artifact suitable for museum display or advanced private collections. An outstanding example of WWII military craftsmanship, this item is highly desirable for collectors of German militaria, trench art, wartime artifacts, and historical military collectibles.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old, large collection in Trenton, New Jersey, USA, 1954-2014. 2. eBay, USA, September 20, 2017, lot 292248627983 (a screenshot will be provided to the winning bidder). 3. Our sale adds another layer of provenance. The history of ownership and sales is extremely important to serious collectors.
ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE: The estimated market value of this item is $170-$200 (and possibly higher-please refer to the 'Provenance' and 'History of Sales' sections). However, for a LIMITED time only, the starting bid has been set at nearly
50% below the low estimate!
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, German WWII trench art shield with skull and BONES was sold on eBay for
$345 - please refer to the screenshot for details.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for an unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued at up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess their originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund. Please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
PAYMENT: Payment may be made by credit card, Zelle, PayPal (for international bidders), Wire Transfer, Wise, Check, or Money Order. You may also suggest other methods of payment. Canadian buyers may pay in CAD through a Canadian bank by check, Money Order, Wire Transfer, or Interac e-Transfer. We also offer flexible payment options - you can pay in INSTALLMENTS over 3 to 6 months for any item.
PAY in INSTALLMENTS - HOW it WORKS: You can pay for any item over a period of 3-6 months.
NO INTEREST will be charged during that period. To get started, please make a 10% deposit, and the item will be reserved for you. For example, if you won an item for $550, your minimum first payment equals $55. Simply make the deposit using any method listed on the invoice. The remaining balance can be paid in installments over up to six months at your convenience. The item will be shipped once full payment has been received. Over the past NINE years, hundreds of bidders have found this option extremely HELPFUL. By the way, we are a top-rated auction house trusted by hundreds of satisfied bidders.
NO RESERVE: More than 90% of all auctioned items are offered with NO reserve price. The remaining items have a very reasonable reserve price.
FREE SHIPPING: For items valued at $5,000 or more, shipping is FREE for winners from the USA and Canada. Additionally, buyers who are satisfied with our service and leave a 5-star rating will receive FREE shipping on all items they win within the USA and Canada for the ENTIRE YEAR!
NEW: If you purchase four or more items at this auction, domestic shipping will be FREE. For other winners, we will provide a list of recommended shippers.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to buy this item, please make a bid NOW. You have an opportunity to purchase this item for significantly LESS than the estimated price. All offers are welcome.
CONDITION: The item is in very good used condition. Please refer to the pictures for additional details.
DIMENSIONS: 61 x 55 mm.
SKULL and BONES: Totenkopf (i.e. skull, literally dead's head) is the German word for the skull and crossbones and death's head symbols. According to a writing by Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler the Totenkopf had the following meaning: The Skull is the reminder that you shall always be willing to put your self at stake for the life of the whole community. The Totenkopf was also used as the unit insignia of the Panzer forces of the German Heer (Army), and also by the Panzer units of the Luftwaffe, including those of the elite Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Goring. Both the 3rd SS Panzer Division of the Waffen-SS, and the World War II era Luftwaffe's 54th Bomber Wing Kampfgeschwader 54 were given the unit name 'Totenkopf', and used a strikingly similar-looking graphic skull-crossbones insignia as the SS units of the same name. The 3rd SS Panzer Division also had skull patches on their uniform collars instead of the SS sieg rune.
Search Terms: German WWII, skull and bones shield, metal shield, trench art, 1941-1945, German militaria, WWII collectible, historical artifact.
Condition
Used
Buyer's Premium
28.5% up to
$50,000.00
24.5% up to
$100,000.00
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$100,000.00
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