S-066 Rare Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal)
Standing about 8.5” tall, these goblets are a marvelous thing to
behold – and must have been satisfying to receive! The goblet consists of an
oblique-sided base ring with a raised inscription in large letters reading “Für
besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg” (“For Special Achievement in the Air
War”). There is a slight dent (a common situation) in the base that prevents
the goblet from resting completely level (it will rock very slightly), but
there’s no visual damage. The oblique base transitions to a short, vertical
shaft section (this is actually hollow) displaying a band with two parallel rows
of exquisitely-detailed, raised-relief oak leaves (and in a small band beneath
this, the engraved name of the recipient “Feldwebel Helmuth Leubner, 2
November 1942” – “Feldwebel Helmuth Leuber” was a reconnaissance pilot,
who also received the German Cross in Gold on 2 August 1943). The goblet widens
at the top where the lip flares out to form the rim. The entire goblet is made
of silver, with hammered sides that provide a spectacular faceted reflection
effect. A life-size image of an Iron Cross is embossed (fully raised above the
side) on the center of one side of the goblet, with the opposite side embossed
to show a raised relief scene of two eagles dukeing it out: one bird attacks the
other in flight. Quite a handsome piece! The silver is stunning with a nice
gleam. Viewed from the bottom, the open shaft affords a view of the lightly
curved cup bottom, which is clearly marked “Feinsilber APLPAKA Auflage” with
the maker mark “Joh.Wagner & Sohn”. A truly spectacular item
awarded to a high achiever NCO.
$5,500.00
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Item S-066
