Description: You are bidding on a SUPERB example of a WW2 German Luftwaffe Ceramic Award Tankard! This was presented to a Unteroffizier Wilhelm Mack, from the members of Fliegerhorst Crailsheim, where he was stationed. Crailsheim Airfield (Fliegerhorst) in Baden-Württemberg was 76 km NE of Stuttgart. Classified as an emergency landing ground (Notlandeplatz) in 1927, the Luftwaffe began constructing a large air base here in 1935 and by 1 October 1937 there were 6 hangars including a big repair hangar (all of these with concrete aprons and servicing hardstands in front of them); an air traffic control building; a motor pool and garages; a large fire department; a block of large barrack buildings; a second barracks block for flight school students; a dispensary; a station HQ building; and a housing area with homes for the families of station personnel.A railway line ran directly behind the repair hangar and motor pool. Officially established as a Lw. Fliegerhorstkommandantur by 1 October 1936. It served almost exclusively as a flight training station right up to the end of the war.Made of ceramic, this presentation stein is one of a kind item! Presented in 1936, it does have some marks, scratches, and wear due to the age, but otherwise quite solid. Featuring various panels depicting an Hs126 being refueled; a 20mm FlaK Gun and Crew; and an He51 (21+E22). The interesting thing is that the exact aircraft is also shown in a popular postcard photo (see last image). The pewter lid attached features an inscription that indicates: Unteroffiz.-Vereinigung der Fliegerhorst Kompagnie Crailsheim (Non-commissioned officer of the Crailsheim Air Base Company) 1938 Wilhelm Mack The main title on the mug indicates: ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT (In Commemoration of My Service) Clear manufacture stamp on the bottom. No damage or cracks! Would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!
Price: 429.99 USD
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
End Time: 2024-11-26T02:45:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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