Legion Condor silver cup A 88 [Aufklärungsstaffel 88] (silver hallmarked)

Description

Legion Condor silver cup A 88 [Aufklärungsstaffel 88].

The cup is on the underside double silver hallmarked and has a height of approximately 10 centimeters.

On the side is an engraving that rerads: “Zür stolzen erinnerung A88” [in proud memory A88] with under the engraving an Dornier Do.17 airplane. This was the airplane that was used for strategic reconnaissance by the Aufklärungsstaffel 88 (A/88).

A88 was the reconnaissance unit of the infamous German Condor Legion. The Condor Legion was a unit of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and Army deployed by Adolf Hitler during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) to support General Franco’s Nationalist forces. *Aufklärungsstaffel* 88 (A/88): The letter ‘A’ stands for *Aufklärung* (reconnaissance). This specific unit conducted strategic reconnaissance and aerial photography of enemy territory, often using aircraft such as the Heinkel He 70 or the Dornier Do 17.

Military personnel returning from duty or having achieved a notable feat would receive or purchase such engraved silver cups (*Erinnerungsbecher*) as mementos of their service.

QWuite rare to find and in very good condition with lots of silver patination.