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HERMANN GORING'S GOLD REICHSJAGERMEISTER COLLAR PIN

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HERMANN GORING'S GOLD REICHSJAGERMEISTER COLLAR PIN
HERMANN GORING'S GOLD REICHSJAGERMEISTER COLLAR PIN
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HERMANN GORING'S GOLD REICHSJAGERMEISTER COLLAR PIN An exquisite historic relic evocative of the flamboyance of Reichsjagermeister and Reichsmarschall Herman Goring, his personal gold Jagermeister, or "master of the hunt" collar pin and worn by him when he was photographed for the cover of the April 1, 1940 issue of Time magazine. The solid gold pin, a masterpiece of the jeweler's art, measures 3" long and 1 1/8" wide at its widest point. It is dominated by the head of a European stag at center, its multi-pointed antlers encompassing a mobile swastika lying upon a field of sun rays. The swastika is comprised of nine rectangular blue stones, most likely sapphires, each bearing nine facets and carefully placed in settings bearing decorated with repeating squares. Riveted beneath the stag's head is a small banner with the initials "D" and "J" engraved in Gothic letters and darkened, appearing on either side. We imagine that they may represent: "Deutsche Jagermeister". The head, swastika and banner assembly are in turn carefully double-riveted to the gold crossbar which bears eight similarly faceted rectangular green stones on either side, most likely emeralds, which are set side-to-side. They are held in place by straight lines of gold edging extending from the 1/4" wide bar which is adorned with a hammered design of laurel leaves. On the reverse, there is a round gold pin with barrel-type hinge, secured in a tube with a sliding tubular-shaped catch which secures the end of the pin. There are a few tiny white paint marks on the verso, placed there by the previous owner perhaps as cataloging marks. There are no maker's marks on the verso, which is not at all uncommon for a custom piece. Indeed, this item is well-known to long-time dealers and collectors, having originated from the collection of dealer William Blynn and from whose estate it emanates. The jagermeister symbol far predated Goring, who co-opted the original Christian emblem and substituted the swastika in the design at the location of the original Christian cross. The original emblem celebrates St. Hubert (d. 727 AD), born in Maastricht, reportedly a great lover of pleasure and his chief passion was the chase. Hubert was afield the morning of Good Friday (while the faithful were crowding into church) and he was participating in the chase of a deer on horseback with his famous hounds. As he was pursuing a magnificent stag, the animal stopped and turned. Hubert was astounded at perceiving a crucifix suspended between its antlers, while he heard a voice from the figure of Christ say, "Hubert, unless you turn to the Lord, and lead a holy life, you shall quickly fall into the abyss of Hell!...Go and seek Lambert and he will instruct you." Lambert was the Bishop of Maastricht, who kindly received Hubert (who would eventually succeed him). Hubert went on to convert thousands. His feast day is Nov. 3 - at the height of the rut. A superlative relic, so prized by Goring that he wore it when photographed for the cover of the world's most prestigious news magazine.
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HERMANN GORING'S GOLD REICHSJAGERMEISTER COLLAR PIN

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