GRASBRUNN, MUNICH – Headlining the October 22 sale “International Orders & Military Collectibles” at Hermann Historica was a collection of Prussian military artifacts amassed by Berlin collector, Gerhard Drewko, who was born in 1914 and who expanded a collection begun by his grandfather. Leading a selection that included trumpets, military standards and orders was a fusilier cap for officers of Emperor Alexander’s Grenadier Guard, Regiment No. 1, which achieved $44,416 against a starting price of $10,600.
Prices reported include buyer’s premium as reported by the auction house and have been converted from euro into USDollars.
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