Joachim von Ribbentrop Reading Glasses w Case + GIs COA Start Price USD 2,999.99 Current Price USD 2,999.99 Time Left 7 days 15 hours 17 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 18, 2008 End Time Friday, January 16, 2009 Location Maryland, USA See more about 'Joachim von Ribbentrop Reading Glasses w Case + GIs COA' Description Snyder's Treasures is pleased to offer An Original and Authentic World War Two Joachim von Ribbentrop Reading Glasses with Case & GIs COA This is the real deal! This is a German Diplomat von Ribbentrop Reading Glasses and Hard Case The case has a hinged top and unfolds to reveal the center compartment containing the glasses. The case features a fancy maker mark separately applied on the inside lid reading Stichler-Optik Berlin W. Tauenstzienstr. These is a break in the lens at one of the nose screws, shown here.  This shows the front and back of the case. The details of the "liberation" of these glasses are detailed in a notarized statement from the original soldier who took them from Ribbentrop's Mannheim, Germany office.  His name is also listed in a unit history of the 44th Division, with his pre-war Hartford, Connecticut address. One of his original 44th Division patches (shown here front and rear) and a photo of him in London is included. Note the EAME with multiple stars, and the CIB. The glasses and blued steel case are in used, still near very good condition, showing signs of frequent use. The case measures 6 inches long and 2-1/2 inches high. Shipping and Handling is $13.00 to US destinations. I have been in the business over 40 years and most collectors on the East Coast know me. I have been a Militaria Show promoter most of that time. I am a fair and honorable person. Winning bidder pays stated shipping and handling charges. Unless otherwise stated, there is a minimum $2.00 charge for insurance. If you DON'T want insurance, PLEASE tell us. Please make arrangements for payment within 10 days of the closing of the auction. For additional information about Snyder's Treasures; our return policy and acceptable payment methods, please see our eBay information page ("About Me"). We appreciate your bidding and your business. Thank You! Place a Bid!