General Anthony McAuliffe Gilt Presentation Vase from the 101st Airborne

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General Anthony McAuliffe Gilt Presentation Vase from the 101st Airborne

A gilt presentation vase made by Zeitner in Berlin to Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe, Division Artillery Commander of the 101st Airborne Division 1944-1945. The vase is engraved as stated, with bands of stylized oak leaves, a shield with an armored arm holding a ring, and another with three six pointed stars separated by a bar. On the base is engraved, “Normandy, Holland, Bastogne, Central Europe.” The vase is heavily gilded, of simple form, with outstanding engraving. Condition: Excellent with a minor dent on the rim.. Size: 6 1/8 inches tall and 3 ¾ inches wide at the mouth. Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $35.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Provenance:General Anthony McAuliffe (1898-1975) then with direct family

Condition:

Excellent, with a small dent on the rim.

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Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$844

11/03/2022

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FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

General Anthony McAuliffe Gilt Presentation Vase from the 101st Airborne