Honor Goblet of the Luftwaffe for Sergeant First Class Theodor Werner Zinn
Rare and historically significant grouping of Oberfeldwebel Theodor Werner Zinn,
recipient of the German Cross in Gold and the
Luftwaffe Honor Goblet for Outstanding Achievement in the Air War.
The grouping includes the original silver-plated goblet, official award documents and the soldier’s portrait.
Grouping contents:
– Original Luftwaffe Honor Goblet for Outstanding Achievement in the Air War
made of silvered Alpaka (nickel silver), produced by
Joh. Wagner & Sohn, Berlin
– Award document for the Honor Goblet with
facsimile signature of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring and a
blind-embossed Luftwaffe eagle seal (framed, 25 × 34 cm)
– Award document for the German Cross in Gold, also with
facsimile Göring signature and blind-embossed seal (framed, 31 × 39 cm)
– “Banaken” award document (framed, 24 × 34 cm)
– Portrait photo of Oberfeldwebel Theodor Werner Zinn in Luftwaffe uniform (24 × 34 cm)
Honor Goblet:
Heavy silver-plated Alpaka goblet featuring detailed reliefs of oak leaves and flying Luftwaffe eagles.
The obverse bears the raised inscription
“Für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg” (“For Outstanding Achievement in the Air War”).
The base is marked with the maker’s stamp
“Joh. Wagner & Sohn, Berlin”.
Excellent preservation with even patina and crisp details.
Documents & Presentation:
All award documents feature original Luftwaffe printing forms with a
blind-embossed national eagle seal and
the official facsimile signature of Hermann Göring.
Paper and print quality are period-authentic.
Framed for display, this grouping presents a complete and visually striking
representation of an airman’s decorated career.
Condition:
Exceptionally preserved Luftwaffe grouping with full documentation.
An outstanding and historically complete ensemble, illustrating the service
and decorations of a distinguished Luftwaffe NCO.
Historical Context: Luftwaffe Honor Goblet
The Luftwaffe Honor Goblet for Outstanding Achievement in the Air War
was instituted on 27 February 1940 by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring.
It was one of the highest Luftwaffe decorations, awarded exclusively to
flying personnel for acts of bravery or exceptional performance.
Manufacture was exclusively handled by the Berlin firm
Joh. Wagner & Sohn.
Early examples were made of 835 silver, later ones – like this – of
silver-plated Alpaka.
Approximately 13,000 – 15,000 goblets were awarded by 1945,
of which around 10,000 names are recorded.
The Honor Goblet ranked between the Iron Cross 1st Class
and the Knight’s Cross.
This grouping offers a highly authentic and well-documented example of
a Luftwaffe airman’s distinguished wartime service.
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