263 Uniform of Colonel Gordon Gollob, 3rd recipient of the Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
The tunic (field blousé) in air-force blue cloth complete with all insignia. Collar tabs as colonel with silvered metal thread embroidery on yellow cloth backing. Original sewn breast eagle in metal thread embroidery. Sewn-in shoulder boards of a colonel in metal thread braiding on yellow cloth backing. Aluminium buttons. Hand-sewn medal loops on the left and right breast pockets. With five-piece field clasp. Original sewn Narvik shield and Crimean shield on the left sleeve. With original grey lining. Inside left pocket tailor's label with Gordon Gollob's original handwritten signature.
With matching breeches with laced leg ends and Luftwaffe shirt with original sewn Luftwaffe eagle. Inside with Gordon Gollobs embroidered monogram "G.G.".
Comes with Gordon Gollobs visor hat for Luftwaffe officers. Beautiful saddle shape. Luftwaffe blue cloth with silver piping and embroidered Luftwaffe eagle and cockade wreath in silvered metal thread embroidery. Embossed lacquer visor with age-related cracks. Anodised aluminium cap cord. Interior with original light yellow artificial silk lining with plastic trapeze. Light brown leather sweatband. In original box.
Enclosed original air combat report of Gordon Gollob dated 18.10.1941 of a Soviet I - 61 in the area of Yushun / Dolinka. With original signature of Gordon Gollob and the eye witness.
Combat report of 7.5.1941. With original signature of Gordon Gollob. With report on own tactical experiences as well as tactical experiences with the enemy. Dated Gefechtsstand, 7.5.41. With original signature Gordon Gollob.
Combat report dated 29.8.1942 on the shooting down of a P2. With original signature of Gordon Gollob. This was Gollob's 150th victory, which preceded the award of the oak leaves with swords and diamonds.
In addition, an issue of the magazine "Der Adler" (The Eagle) from 15 September 1942 with a photo of Gollob on the cover and a note about the award of the diamonds for the "victor in 150 air battles".
Fascinating uniform of a diamond recipient of museum quality and of the utmost rarity.