Helmut Bruck Eagle

[wessel]

This is a presentation eagle to Helmut Bruck, Commander of Stukageschwader 77, on the attainment of his Oakleaves to the RK in February 1943.

[John Brandon]

Now that makes me dribble..................It's nice...........WOW............ superb.

What's it made from?

[wessel]

Thanks, John...it's not bronze, but a very heavy 'bronzed' metal with marble base and brass plaque.

[John Brandon]

How much would something like that sell for? It is quite stunning. I have no idea about its originality, and I'm not about to challenge that, but it is one of a kind, so how do you price it?

Just wondering
If you ever decide to sell it

[wessel]

You are right...these 'one-off' things are not easy to price or value. WE all can tell the correct value of an SA dagger or a Luftwaffe tunic but for'arty' things it is really just what you are prepared to pay to have such a thing in your collection, and of course you must be happy that it is original.

[ironcross1]

Mate that is one awesome piece to have in your collection , i'm very envious , cheers Raymond

[wessel]

THanks, Raymond.

[Erich]

Just found this thread--super piece! I can't make out all of the wording on the plaque--do you have a closeup of the engraving? Not that I doubt it, but I'd like to read it!
Erich

[Horst]

Wessel Great find and a jewel for the collection -

The plaques states:
Our Comrade Captain ...... Bruck, on the occasion of his award for the Oakleaves to the Knightscross of the Iron Cross on 19 - 2 -1943. Eternal loyalty from your squadron commrades.

Horst

[Erich]

Thanks! Outstanding sculpture and at the same time a Stuka RK related award--what more can one ask?
Erich