J Temple-West Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 So the day arrived and presents were opened on a cold, crisp Christmas morning. I was handed a rather strangely shaped parcel. The shape and weight gave me no indication of what was inside. As I opened it I couldn?t believe what it contained; Some months ago I had seen the item on a dealer site, a couple of weeks later I revisited the site to find that it had been sold? Should have acted a little quicker, thought I and forgot about it.Much to my delight, there it was!And here it is.From the estate of RK winner, Legion Condor, Battle of Britain and Eastern Front veteran, Hauptmann Rudolf Henne is this ?Art Deco? bronze statue of a Condor standing on its marble base, given to Henne as a commemorative piece for his time in the Legion Condor.It now stands proudly on my dining room table.Many thanks, Rachel!
J Temple-West Posted December 29, 2008 Author Posted December 29, 2008 Rudolf Henne.Not much information on this officer other than:Born: 08.12.1913 M?nchenDied: 13.04.1962 Legion Condor:Spanish Cross in Gold with SwordsSpanish Pilots badgeLa Cruz de GuerraWWII:Staffelkapit?n 9./ Kampfgeschwader 51 ?Edelwei?March 13th, 1938 Commemorative medalOctober 1, 1938 Commemorative medal (with Prague Castle bar)Rumanian medal for the fight against communism EK2/EK1Operational flight clasps (bronze, Silver, Gold)Honor goblet 17.11.41 as pilot (Oblt.)DKiG ? 9-4-42RK - 12-4-42
Paul R Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 That is a great suprise! I am glad that you finally received it.I love the sculpture. Are there any engravings?
Guest Rick Research Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 :Cat-Scratch: Mrs T-W is to be commended on finding someplace to successfully HIDE that in the interim! Lovely piece! :cheers:
Scott Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 A wonderful find. Does the statue come with paperwork, engraving, or some other direct link to Henne?
nesredep Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Hello!Amazing find.Congrats. All the bestNesredep
joe campbell Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 DEFINES the term art deco, at least in the martial category!Gawd, it's intriguing!!!my bride got me shirts.and a LARGE Mr. Goodbar.wanna' trade?
J Temple-West Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 Sorry for the delay in replying to questions, but the supplier was away and has just answered my e-mail.So... This item and certain others belonging to Hauptmann Rudolf Henne were sold (I take it, by the family) as part of a recent house clearance.In answer to a PM..."How big is it ?" The piece stands 22" tall.
J Temple-West Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 I've been offered (from the same sale) another commemorative piece pertaining to Henne's time in the Legion Condor.Oh! If the ? wasn't in such bad shape......
nesredep Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Hello!A wonderful find.Congrats. All the bestNesredep
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