RARE WWI GERMAN PILOT’S GROUP IDENTIFIED TO PAUL BRUCKNER.

Grouping consists of rare WWI Imperial German pilot’s hard-shell flying helmet, goggles, 3/4-length leather flying jacket, and uniform cap. The helmet, named to pilot VZ/W (Sgt. Major) Paul V. Bruckner, marked inside with two ink inscriptions along with 1917 dated contract mark. No additional marks found on jacket or cap. CONDITION: Helmet is sound and solid with cracking and crazing to leather throughout, but intact with good discernible markings as can be seen in photos. Goggles are sound, unmarked other than small etched “W” on each lens, strap is complete, soiled overall. Jacket appears complete, including adjustable belt, red cotton lining is complete, with sewn repairs to tan cotton sleeve linings, tab inside collar for hanging is partially detached, missing one hard rubber button on left side of double-breasted front, overall sound and solid with dryness, scuffing, fraying to lining inside sleeves. 51233-1 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1619

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1619	$2,012.50	RARE WWI GERMAN PILOT’S GROUP IDENTIFIED TO PAUL BRUCKNER. Grouping consists of rare WWI Imperial German pilot’s hard-shell flying helmet, goggles, 3/4-length leather flying jacket, and uniform cap. The helmet, named to pilot VZ/W (Sgt. Major) Paul V. Bruckner, marked inside with two ink inscriptions along with 1917 dated contract mark. No additional marks found on jacket or cap. CONDITION: Helmet is sound and solid with cracking and crazing to leather throughout, but intact with good discernible markings as can be seen in photos. Goggles are sound, unmarked other than small etched “W” on each lens, strap is complete, soiled overall. Jacket appears complete, including adjustable belt, red cotton lining is complete, with sewn repairs to tan cotton sleeve linings, tab inside collar for hanging is partially detached, missing one hard rubber button on left side of double-breasted front, overall sound and solid with dryness, scuffing, fraying to lining inside sleeves. 51233-1 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1619 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE WWI GERMAN PILOT’S GROUP IDENTIFIED TO PAUL BRUCKNER.