Bidspirit auction | WWI Plaster Busts,.Bronze, Pershing Bank,


WWI Plaster Busts,.Bronze, Pershing Bank, Ger flag - Collection of WWI themed items for ones desk or study, both contemporary and post-war. Includes: 1) Small bronze bust on stone base of Paul Von Hindenburg [1847-1934] was a German field marshal during World War I and the second president of the Weimar Republic (1925–34). His presidential terms were wracked by political instability, economic depression, and the rise to power of Adolf Hitler, whom he appointed chancellor in 1933. This bust may date from the 1930’s after his death. Dimensions: 5.75” tall x 2.25” x 1.75” base dim. 2) General John Pershing coin bank. Marked on back with 1918 patent date. Painted and in good condition. Dimensions” 8” x 3.5”x4”. 3) Plaster bust, Baron Manfred Von Richthofen. Some chips on various parts. See photos. Dimension: 6”x5”x3”. 4) Plaster bust of American WWI Ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Marked “ME Grayson C1988” on back. Dimensions: 7”x5”x8”. 5) Plaster bust, Prussian officer, or possibly unknown specific individual. Dimensions: 9” x 5.5” x 4”. Marked “ME Grayson C 1989” on back. Business label affixed to bottom. Chip on shoulder edge. 5) Plaster bust, British officer, or possibly unknown specific individual. Marked “ME Grayson C1988” on back. Dimensions: 7”x4”x5.5”. 6) Imperial War Ensign of Germany 1903-1919. Printed, both sides on cotton. Stains, marks commensurate with age. Dimensions: 21.5”x15.5”. A nice collection for the WWI history buff. Please see photos.