Wehrmacht Statue

[Arend]

Hello,
Looking for your comments about this nice statue.
Thanks,
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[Horst]

Nice period statue to bad the front part of the K98 is missing but this is a problem with alot of these statues that the front of the rifle is broken off.
Still a nice piece.
Horst

[Arend]

Dear Horst,
Thank you for your comments.
I am just curious about the written dedication.
It declares the battalion 352, the place (now in Poland), and the date (May 1940).
I did some research and found that the battalion was allocated there from 1939 till June 1940.
The question is, for what propose it was issued with this date.
Regards,
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[Horst]

My statue was awarded for the best shooter in the unit it came with the award document.

It seems strange that they engraved right on the marble base as in most cases they would attach a plaque,
Horst

[Arend]

Nice set !
About the direct engraving on the marble. My guess is that it was not intended for being an award or trophy, but a souvenir from the battalion high staff to someone in that date (May 1940).
Regards
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