WW2 German Third Reich Bronze Eagle From Dachau Concentration Camp In 1945 (Certified Original)

SKU: GERMAN BRONZE EAGLE DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP 1945

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-Stock

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Date Manufactured: 1935

Model: Nuremberg

Size: 6″

Condition: Near Mint

Seller Type: WW2C

Seller ID: KC

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Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description

“Very Rare” Certified Original, WW2 German Third Reich Bronze Eagle From Dachau Concentration Camp brought back in 1945 by William A. Hull Jr serving with the 135th 32nd Division that was attached to General Pattons 3rd Army in Germany. It was taken from a German who was trying to hide it under a pile of wood in one of the Dachau camp buildings. This bronze eagle made in two pieces, being pinned though the center of the tail with lead between and drilled and tapped. This Eagle did not have the marble base when it was acquired but was added by Mr. Lewis Moses on a later date. The eagle is made of solid iron and bronze coated. The eagle measures 6 inches without the marble base. With the base the total messurment is just short of 7 inches. The condition of this historical relic is near mint. This solider bring-back includes a signed letter and newspaper clipings from William A. Hull Jr of Lancaster Pennsylvania dated June 8, 1977 who was a 32-year district justice.

History

The Nuremberg Desk Eagle is a notable artifact from World War II, reflecting the iconography and aesthetics of the Third Reich. This bronze sculpture is a miniature of the monumental eagles designed by Kurt Schmid-Ehmen, which flanked the main podium at the Nuremberg rally grounds—central to Nazi propaganda events.

These desk eagles were often awarded as prizes during the Nuremberg rallies and served as presentations to members of the political elite. Typically, they stand approximately 6 inches tall and feature the German national eagle clutching a swastika, mounted on a base. Over time, the original gilt finish on many of these eagles has worn, but well-preserved examples still retain much of their original luster.