SECTION OF CAMOUFLAGE WING FABRIC REMOVED FROM A WWI GERMAN HALBERSTADT CL-IV AIRCRAFT.

SECTION OF CAMOUFLAGE WING FABRIC REMOVED FROM A WWI GERMAN HALBERSTADT CL-IV AIRCRAFT. An approximately 26” x 48” section of light canvas wing fabric, painted in a splintered lozenge pattern in various shades of green, violet and blue with a top coating of clear lacquer. The panel contains a single double-stitched seam and a stripe of reinforcement tape integral in its original application. Stenciled “5-1/2 degrees” appears in one corner which denotes the angle of incidence indicating it was removed from the upper wing of the CL-IV. The fabric was removed from the aircraft by the Virginia Aviation & Machine, L.C. during the process of the restoration of the aircraft which is now on display at the United States Air Force Museum. CONDITION: The original doped finish on the fabric has become discolored from age muting the colors of the camouflage. The fabric has also become wrinkled and would benefit from professional mounting. 4-49349 CW5 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	1044	$0.00	SECTION OF CAMOUFLAGE WING FABRIC REMOVED FROM A WWI GERMAN HALBERSTADT CL-IV AIRCRAFT. An approximately 26” x 48” section of light canvas wing fabric, painted in a splintered lozenge pattern in various shades of green, violet and blue with a top coating of clear lacquer. The panel contains a single double-stitched seam and a stripe of reinforcement tape integral in its original application. Stenciled “5-1/2 degrees” appears in one corner which denotes the angle of incidence indicating it was removed from the upper wing of the CL-IV. The fabric was removed from the aircraft by the Virginia Aviation & Machine, L.C. during the process of the restoration of the aircraft which is now on display at the United States Air Force Museum. CONDITION: The original doped finish on the fabric has become discolored from age muting the colors of the camouflage. The fabric has also become wrinkled and would benefit from professional mounting. 4-49349 CW5 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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