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WW2 german beer mugs WOW!!

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HouseHobbit

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I was just given these from a WW2 vet who brought them back at the end of WW2..
He collected these in (Airbase) (navy base) beer halls around Germany during the last days of WW2 along with several German beer steins..

He gave this to me because No one in his family (grandkids) were interested in this at all..
Now I am not sure what I have, or if they are of any value..
Have a look all..
 
HouseHobbit said:
He gave this to me because No one in his family (grandkids) were interested in this at all..
Now I am not sure what I have, or if they are of any value..
Have a look all..
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What an ignorant family...

If you could trace back the history of the individuals mentioned on the mugs, the function they had during the war, maybe with documents and photos, then the value would massively increase.
Nice collection, just a shame that any Nazi memorabilia cannot be sold in Germany!
I bet there are some enthusiasts wanting to get their hands on those and do some research, a great memory of a very sad time...!
 
Otto Kretschmer was a famous U-boat captain (U-99). Heinz Bar was a fighter pilot (JG-51). Never heard of the guy on the first stein.
 
The first mug is related to the Schleppgruppe 4, based on the Eastern front from 1942 flying He-111's! Great find, and quite rear!
I looked up the name without any success.
 
Great collection househobbit. Iam surprised no one in your friend's family had no interest in these. There are several WW2 artifact websites, should be able to get some good information on these.
 
Heinz Bär was one of the top aces of the Luftwaffe, with 220 confirmed aerial victories.
This puts him at #8 of Luftwaffe aces. He commanded JV44 flying Me262 jets at the end of the war, following Walter Nowotny. He claimed 16 jet kills, 124 kills on the West Front in total and 96 on the East front. He was shot down 18 times, and killed in 1957 in a flying accident working as a test pilot.

He held the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Bär
http://acepilots.com/german/ger_aces.html
http://www.starduststudios.com/heinz_bär.htm


Korvettenkapitän Otto Kretschmer was the top german U-Boat ace of WWII, even though he was captured after U-99 was sunk on 17th March 1941.

After surviving the war as a POW, he went on to serve in the German post-war fleet, attaining the rank of Commodore.

He also held the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

As far as I know, beer steins were presented to soldiers by their comrades to commerate promotions, awards, etc.

I assume it is possible that these are actual steins presented to these men, on the occasion of their promotion to Hauptmann (Heinz Bär) and Korvettenkapitän (Otto Kretschmer).

That would be pretty amazing!

:isadizzy::isadizzy::isadizzy::isadizzy::isadizzy::isadizzy:
 
The mug in your first image is named to an OFW - Oberfeldwebel - Staff Sergeant in English terms , Otto's mug features a Kriegsmarine U-Boat War badge, and Heinz Bar's mug displays a Knights Cross w/ Oakleaves and swords ... perhaps to signify that award ...

Bottom line for me, I would NOT sell these items, despite any misgivings about their origins, and especially if they are original and authentic, they are priceless items from WWII history, especially with the Personalities attributed to them ... You don't have to subscribe to political views associated with such artifacts - purely historical ...
and if you want to donate them to my collection ? Just kidding !

Mike :kilroy:
 
To be honest the photos don't do these justice.
They are very orante, the vet said he picked them up a different airbases and a naval shipyard In 1945..Lots of Nazi and german proof marks on the bottoms..

He gave me several beer steins also from various places around Germany also pre- WW2 stuff..
I have been his friend for 30+ years, and No one in his family had any interest in any of the "Old" WW2 stuff..
So it looks like I now have several items I have no idea about..
 
Very nice Hobbit,

I recently had a neighbor pass away. Because I'd take care of their lawn, his wife gave me something to remember him by. A Walther he liberated from the factory in the closing days of the war. He had it nickle plated when he got home and kept it in excellent condition.

She gave it to me because she didn't believe any of their children/grand children would appreciate the historical significance of it.
 
Hobbit, those steins are quite valuable. Be careful of any offers made for any of them.... get them appraised asap. I'd say you is one lucky Hobbit to be handed a collection like that. Congrats to ya. :applause:

And I know a few lads on a certain sub forum that would go bananas over the U-99 stein. Can you post a photo of the bottom of it please?
 
Wow...handle them with care, Househobbit, they"re historical artifacts, priceless stuff. I cant believe that the man's family didnt appreciate the historical value of them.
How ignorant.
 
Those things are priceless historical artifacts HH, treat them with extreme care. They would demand a gold's ransom at an Antique's Roadshow, if you are ever strapped for cash. Just saying. But do take care of those for the old man, those soldiers worked like no man today works, save a combat vet to get those rewards.

Caz
 
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I would go to ebay and see if there're any of those listed and maybe it would give you
some idea of what they are worth. As stated earlier don't sell any until you get them
appraised. Do you have any with the lids attached?
 
There is Nothing like them on Ebay or craigs list..

I beginning to think these are very rare, and perhaps something not many have ever seen..
Whittpilot has shown me a site with one like these for sale..Thank You very much..

And I am very surprised that there isn't much information on these..
It does look like these were made as "rewards" for the people who's names were on them, and given to honor a event for the people..

I have never see anything like these until a few of the wonderful folks here at SOH
pointed out what I have..
I am very surprised at all of this..

I spoke to the gentleman who gave them to me today, and asked if he had any more information on these, he said He didn't remember where each of them came from..
But that they there collected during his travels looking for works of Art for the US army..
From several airbases and a naval base UP North in Germany..

I told him that there were folks that might be interested in buying these, and He told me to do with them as I pleased..They were now mine..
God Bless him..
 
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