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#48778 04/05/2010 03:06 PM
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Here's a very large, 43cm, AH plaque done by Arno Breker for the opening of the Reichs Cancellery in 1939. The plaque weighs about 30lbs and is made of iron. This is the first one that I have seen to date but Hermann Historica had a simmilar plaque a few years ago that sold at auction.

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#48779 04/05/2010 03:07 PM
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Industrial strength hanger

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another try

#48781 04/05/2010 03:08 PM
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one more

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#48782 04/06/2010 08:06 AM
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Erich,

Send me your other snaps, I'll see if I can hook you up..? Big Grin

That's some fine looking plaque! Did you snatch this one?

Best!

Bill

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#48783 04/06/2010 12:08 PM
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Yes Bill it's mine, now I'm trying to figure out how to hang it due to it being so heavy! Wink

#48784 04/06/2010 12:45 PM
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Hello!

I just noticed that Craig Gottlieb as a similar one on his site.

Plaque

#48785 04/06/2010 01:31 PM
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The one on his site is the much smaller AH Birthday plaque, which is much more common than the large RC plaque.

#48786 04/06/2010 03:31 PM
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very nice AH collectible,but too heavy for most practical displays,, Eek

#48787 04/06/2010 04:26 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by militarymania:
very nice AH collectible,but too heavy for most practical displays,, Eek

Thanks but it's cooler IMO than a common Rail Eagle!

#48788 04/07/2010 07:13 AM
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Erich,

Perhaps one of the heavier stands meant to support a plate? Possibly a custom support made of nice wood? I'm sure you'll figure it out ...

That rare unit will surely complement your fine collection however you decide to display it.

Top-shelf! Wink

Best!

B~

#48789 04/07/2010 12:19 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by WWII:
Erich,

Perhaps one of the heavier stands meant to support a plate? Possibly a custom support made of nice wood? I'm sure you'll figure it out ...

That rare unit will surely complement your fine collection however you decide to display it.

Top-shelf! Wink

Best!

B~

Thanks Bill, where there's a will there's a way!Best, Erich Big Grin

#48790 04/29/2010 10:04 PM
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I just added this much smaller Breker plaque to go with my large one. This one was commissioned for Hitler's 50th Birthday.

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#48791 04/29/2010 10:06 PM
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And yes, I picked it up from CG.

#48792 04/30/2010 07:48 AM
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Erich,

Now that's a dynamic duo, truly an outstanding pair. The demand for Breker's work is going through the roof lately and it's easy to see why ... great stuff. Smile

Best!

Bill

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quote:
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Erich,

Now that's a dynamic duo, truly an outstanding pair. The demand for Breker's work is going through the roof lately and it's easy to see why ... great stuff. Smile

Best!
Thanks again Bill, yes, Breker pieces are very hard to find and are commanding high prices. Hermann Historica just sold a piece very much like my large plaque for 4000 Euros.
Bill

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Erich,
Congratulations on a very nice find and please let us have a peek when you get them hung up for display.


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