(Silberner Erinnerungsbecher mit Etui, Abzeichen, und Fotos). A unique lot of items from the estate of a Condor Legion aviator, consisting of:
1. A commemorative cup, constructed of silver, the exterior bearing a central engraved Dornier Do 17 light bomber, marked with an identification number of “27-10”, circumscribed by an engraved inscription of “ZUR STOLZEN ERINNERUNG” (“TO PROUD MEMORIES”) and “A 88” for Aufklärungsgruppe 88, the base stamped with hallmarks indicating Spanish manufacture, measuring 75 mm (w) x 100 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a marbled exterior liner, the interior with a padded beige rayon lid liner and depressed custom-fitted bed, closing with a functional bronze snap button, unmarked, measuring 114 mm (w) x 130 mm (l) x 90 mm (h), with some material fatigue evident to the interior and exterior of the case, a complete commemorative set to a Condor Legion veteran in near extremely fine condition.
2. A Spanish Military Merit Cross, I Class with Red Distinctions, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse bearing a raised medallion bearing a multi-coloured enameled coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central gilt medallion with a monogram of “MM” for “Mérito Militar”, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a swivel gilt crown suspension connecting to a loop with a period original ribbon, in turn suspended from a Spanish-style clasp with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 39.04 mm (w) x 53.60 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension), in extremely fine condition.
3. A ribbon boutonniere featuring two decorations, including a Spanish Military Merit Cross and a Medal for the Campaign of 1936-1939, in extremely fine condition.
4. Two period photos, including one depicting a Lfutwaffe NCO lounging on a deck chair, wearing a ribbon bar featuring a Wehrmacht Long Service Award with Luftwaffe Device, a Spanish Military Merit Cross, and a Medal for the Campaign of 1936-1939, in addition to an indeterminate ribbon fitted through one of the tunic’s buttonholes, unmarked, measuring 84 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), and; one depicting a severely battle-damaged wing from a Condor Legion aircraft, possibly a Messerschmitt Bf-109, with the Legion’s markings clearly visible, printed on wartime Agfa-Brovira paper, unmarked, measuring 84 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.