Description
E-Stelle Rechlin (Erprobungsstelle Rechlin) served as the Luftwaffe’s principal prototype aircraft and weapons testing center throughout the Second World War. Located in Mecklenburg, the facility was responsible for the evaluation, testing and development of German military aircraft, engines, weapons systems and aviation equipment. Personnel assigned to the installation ranged from test pilots and engineers to ground crews and administrative staff. Items bearing direct markings to Rechlin are sought after due to their association with one of the most important aviation research and testing facilities of the Third Reich.
Made of a dark amber-brown glass, this bottle is in EXCELLENT used condition! Still retaining its original ceramic swing-top stopper clearly marked, “E-Stelle Rechlin” along with the complete wire retaining assembly…the bottle is completely empty with NO residue, leakage or odors present. The ceramic stopper remains fully intact with NO chips, cracks, repairs or damage, and the retaining assembly is complete with no missing components. The glass displays a couple age cracks along with minor chipping and flaking around the base, consistent with age and long-term storage. The bottle is marked “0.33” on the base indicating a 0.33 liter capacity. It most liekly had a paper label on the outside, which has now deteriorated. Despite the noted condition issues, the Rechlin-marked stopper remains exceptionally attractive and highly displayable. A scarce and desirable Luftwaffe aviation-related relic that would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!
, steel, and ceramic, this example remains in EXCELLENT untouched condition! With NO cracks, damage, or chips to the glass, the ORIGINAL contents STILL remain sealed inside with NO evidence of leakage or evaporation! Both the ceramic closure AND the glass bottle itself are embossed “Luftwaffe,” something rarely encountered together on the same example. The original wire closure remains fully intact and functional, while the original tax/revenue seal remains present across the closure (though there are some slight tears). It retains the wording “Helles Vollbier” (“Light Full Beer” / “Pale Lager Beer”) along with “Brauerei-Abfüllung” (“Brewery Bottling”) and partial brewery information still visible beneath the seal, indicating, “Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren” (aufbeuren Joint-Stock Brewery / Kaufbeuren Brewery Company. Also included is the ORIGINAL wicker/straw protective transport carrier, removed for preservation purposes to prevent rubbing against the label. A SUPERB untouched museum-quality Luftwaffe display piece, PERFECT for any collection or display!
