Honorary gift from Hermann Graf
Hermann Graf's pilot's cup, made of porcelain as a personal gift for the award of the oak leaves to the Knight's Cross
for the 100th aerial victory in 1942, the fighter pilot Hermann Graf, 9th Squadron, Jagdgeschwader 52.
On the front a knight's cross with oak leaves, on the back the Luftwaffe eagle.
Cup slightly bumped and rubbed on the gold-colored base.
Height approx. 24.5 cm, diameter at the top approx. 16 cm, diameter at the base approx. 12 cm. In addition photo PK
After the number of his aerial victories rose rapidly as a result, he became in December 1941
Lieutenant of the Reserve promoted and received the Air Force Cup of Honor.
At the end of January 1942, Graf received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for 45 kills. In March 1942 he became a squadron captain in Jagdgeschwader 52.
