Germany, NSDAP. A Silver Plated Covered Serving Bowl, by August Wellner Archive with correct delicate original ribbon

with correct delicate original ribbon and near flawless enamels and pleasing patina

both demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue consistent with age and field use

63 mm (w) x 25

Böttcher (1889–1973) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross and served in Africa under Generalfeldmarschall Rommel

suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar (marked “Copy”)

Germany, NSDAP. A Silver Plated Covered Serving Bowl, by August Wellner Archive with correct delicate original ribbon(NSDAP versilberte Servierschssel mit Deckel). A large and well preserved serving bowl retrieved from an NSDAP formal place setting, constructed of silver plated metal, flanked on each side by rounded protruding handles of identical construction, topped by a cascading lid with a stud emanating from the centre, the edge of the bowl bearing an expertly engraved NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the edge of the base