Luftwaffe Honour Goblet

SKU: 01.GTR.0801.101.01

Estimated market value:

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Attributes

country

Germany
date of institution

February 27, 1940
remarks

Examples in silver have a higher value than those in alpaca. Prices also vary due to the recipient's unit and rank. The given price is for regular recipients, including bomber pilots, reconnaissance pilots, and transport crews. On the other hand, Honour Goblets for fighter pilots, naval ranks, nightfighter pilots, parachutists and highly decorated soldiers will usually have a higher value.

History

The Honour Goblet of the Luftwaffe was instituted in February 27, 1940 by Hermann Göring. It was awarded to pilots and other flying personnel. Ca. 58,000 awards were made on paper, however, only between 13,000 and 15,000 were actually given out.

The Honour Goblet was either made of feinsilber or nickel-silver (alpaca). It measures ca. 200 mm in height and 100 mm in diameter.

Göring's Honour Goblet was based on a World War I aviation award, the "Ehrenbecher für den Sieger im Luftkampfe", or Honour Goblet for the Victor in Air Combat.