Himmler’s WWII Third Reich Reichstag Gold Tapestry Captured 101st Airborne Hits The Auction Block
Himmler’s WWII Third Reich Gold & Red Velvet Tapestry goes to auction on December 5th, 2009. This rare and desirable U.S. 101st airborne war capture piece is an original one-of-a-kind museum quality German Third Reich WWII antiquity. Originally hung in the Reichstag, later moved to Himmler's personal residence following a fire at the Reichstag. Captured by the United States Allied forces from Himmler's residence in 1945. Complete provenance and authenticity to accompany this war treasure.
Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) November 4, 2009 -- Affiliated Auction Galleries, headquartered in Tallahassee FL, announces the sale of Himmler’s WWII Third Reich Gold & Red Velvet Tapestry in its December 5th, 2009 military & firearm catalog auction.
This rare and desirable U.S. 101st airborne war capture piece is an original one-of-a-kind museum quality German Third Reich WWII antiquity.
As provenanced in "World War II German War Booty" Volume II by Ltc Thomas M Johnson. Page 66. Reputedly designed by Professor Obersturmbannführer-SS Carl Diebitsch and created by Elsie Seifert. The tapestry was removed from Heinrich Himmler’s residence in Berchtesgaden in 1945 by a member of the 506th Parachute Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. This piece originally hung in the Reichstag, Germany’s historic landmark parliamentary building, but was removed to Himmler’s residence after the fire which destroyed a similar piece. The construction is of heavy gold bullion thread on a blood red velvet backing. Bullion tassels and chord. Size is approximately 7 x 9 feet. Tapestry is conveyed together with a copy of the aforementioned book.
John Wright, lead military cataloger for Affiliated, states “this tapestry is a unique piece of world history, produced by a well known tapestry maker at the time. You will not find another like it. I expect serious collectors and museums will express heavy interest”
Heinrich Himmler served under Adolf Hitler and was one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany. Himmler served as Chief of the German Police and Minister of the Interior. As Reichsführer-SS, he oversaw all internal and external police and security forces, including the Gestapo.
Along with the Reichstag Himmler tapestry, Affiliated Auctions will sell 600 lots of original collectible military headgear, uniforms, swords, daggers, bayonets, presentation & gift items, badges, medals, documents & ephemera, arms & armours and antique & modern firearms. The lots span all conflicts and nations. Bidders are able to participate on-site / auction floor, in absentee, via phone and via Internet. Visit www.AffiliatedAuctions.com for auction details.
Affiliated Auction Galleries, headquartered in Tallahassee Florida, is a leading military & firearm auctioneer, holding quarterly catalog auctions. Website: www.AffiliatedAuctions.com. All inquiries should be directed to John Wright. Phone: 850-656-5486. Mail: 2500-F Apalachee Pkwy., Tallahassee FL 32301. Affiliated Auctions is always acquiring material for upcoming auctions. They offer a no cost evaluation appraisal and will travel worldwide for fine collections and material.
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