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Arco dei Philaeni presented to Ritterkreuzträger Friedrich K…
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Arco dei Philaeni presented to Ritterkreuzträger Friedrich Körner. Made of aluminium, this piece depicts an aeroplane flying over the monument erected in Libya to the glory of Italian colonisation. It was presented to Körner by the members of his squadron at the Knight's Cross ceremony, in recognition of his aerial victories in the skies over Libya. Height 26 cm. Friedrich Körner (24 January 1921 - 3 September 1998) was a Luftwaffe fighter ace during the Second World War. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, a distinction honouring exceptional courage on the battlefield or particularly effective military leadership. In the course of more than 250 missions, Körner was awarded 36 confirmed air victories, all achieved at the controls of a Messerschmitt Bf 109. After completing his pilot and fighter training, he was posted on 4 July 1941 to the I. Gruppe (1st Group) of Jagdgeschwader 27 (JG 27 - 27th Fighter Wing), then engaged in North Africa. By June 1942, he had already scored 20 victories, including five in a single day, 26 June - a performance that made him an "ace in a day", the most prolific day of his career. On 4 July 1942, exactly one year after joining the unit, he was shot down during an attempt to intercept a formation of Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers over the front near El Alamein. Körner was captured and sent to a prison camp in Canada, where he remained until his release in 1947. In January 1956, Friedrich Körner joined the Bundesluftwaffe, the new air force of the Federal Republic of Germany, with the rank of Oberleutnant (lieutenant). He initially worked as a flight instructor, before taking staff training. He retired on 30 June 1979 with the rank of Brigadier General. After his military career, Körner moved to Paris with his wife. He died on 3 September 1998 at the age of 77, in Bailly, in north-central France. Friedrich Körner received several awards during his military career. First of all, he was awarded the Iron Cross, successively 2nd and 1st class. On 10 August 1942, while serving with the rank of lieutenant, he was awarded the Luftwaffe Gold Badge of Honour. A few days later, on 21 August 1942, he was awarded the German Gold Cross as a member of the I. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 27. Finally, on 6 September 1942, he was promoted to the rank of Knight of the Iron Cross, as Leutnant and commander of the 2nd squadron of Jagdgeschwader 27. Some wear and patina. Condition II. Arco dei Philaeni presented to Knight's Cross recipient Friedrich Körner. Cast in aluminium, this piece depicts an aircraft flying over the monument built in Libya to glorify Italian colonization. Presented to Körner by members of his squadron during the ceremony awarding him the Knight's Cross, as a token of recognition for his victories in the skies over Libya. Height 26 cm. Friedrich Körner (24 January 1921 - 3 September 1998) was a Luftwaffe fighter ace during the Second World War. He was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded for exceptional bravery in combat or outstanding military leadership. Over the course of more than 250 missions, Körner achieved 36 confirmed aerial victories, all while flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109. After completing pilot and fighter training, he was assigned on 4 July 1941 to I./JG 27 (1st Group, Fighter Wing 27), then active in North Africa. By June 1942, he had already achieved 20 victories, including five in a single day on 26 June - making him an "ace in a day," his most successful combat day. On 4 July 1942, exactly one year after joining the unit, he was shot down while attempting to intercept RAF bombers near El Alamein. Captured, he was sent to a POW camp in Canada, where he remained until his release in 1947. In January 1956, Friedrich Körner joined the newly formed Bundesluftwaffe (Federal German Air Force) with the rank of Oberleutnant (Lieutenant). He first served as a flight instructor before completing staff officer training. He retired on 30 June 1979 with the rank of Brigadegeneral (Brigadier General). After his military career, Körner settled in Paris with his wife and passed away on 3 September 1998 in Bailly, northern France, at the age of 77. Throughout his career, he received several awards: the Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Class, the Luftwaffe Honour Goblet (10 August 1942), the German Cross in Gold (21 August 1942), and finally the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (6 September 1942) as Leutnant and commander of 2./JG 27. Shows light wear and patina. Condition II.
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