Germany, Imperial. A Document from the Duchy of Schaumburg to Otto von Bismarck for his Birthday Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic light creases

light creases

followed by his interment in Arlington National Cemetery

A finely detailed star in silver gilt with hand filed arms

issued at headquarters on 1 September 1943

Germany, Imperial. A Document from the Duchy of Schaumburg to Otto von Bismarck for his Birthday Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic light creasesPresented to Otto von Bismarck on the occasion of his 80th Birthday. Constructed of a heavy binding with a faux brown leather exterior liner, the cover bearing a central maroon velvet insert overlaid by an elaborate gilded coat of arms bearing a monogram and engraved date of 1890, the reverse featuring four non magnetic metal studs for tabletop display, opening to reveal an off white card stock insert, the obverse bearing an elaborate ink and gilt