Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 300: Knight of the Iron Cross
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While listening to Juan introducing the origin of the medal, Ye Tian kept staring at the other two items of goods from the corner of his eye.
They are on these two stalls. They are two sculptures used to press the tablecloth respectively. They are not big in size and seem to be very simple
Under the sunglasses, his gaze is so hot! I never left these two sculptures for a second! I don’t want to leave at all! Don't even dare to leave!
He was afraid that once his sight was lost, these two sculptures would disappear immediately!
This is his real goal, a treasure that he must win with extremely firm determination!
The two sculptures radiate dazzling white light, as dazzling as the scorching sun! Eye-searing!
Based on the intensity of the light, Ye Tian accurately determined the age of the sculptures. One piece was from the late 1920s and the other was from the mid-1930s.
And on the outer layer of this dazzling white light, there are nearly twenty layers of charming halos, layer upon layer, full of temptation! Showing the unparalleled artistic value of these two sculptures!
Of course, this also represents a market value that is crazy enough!
These are two sky-high price sculptures, at least tens of millions of dollars! It is a top-notch work of art, created by a famous European art master, and is an early work of his artistic career.
As for who this art master was, Ye Tian had already mastered it through perspective as soon as he walked to the stall, and he was extremely convinced!
The maintenance condition of the two sculptures is not very good, a bit messy! But fortunately, there is no damage. With a little cleaning, it will look brand new and regain its charming brilliance!
This trip made a lot of money! What a blessing!
Ever since the moment he found out who created the two sculptures, Ye Tian has been secretly celebrating crazily in his heart, never stopping for a moment! They are almost dancing!
There is no doubt that these two sculptures were brought back from Europe by World War II veterans.
They probably don’t know what the two French letters on the base of the sculpture mean, otherwise they would never be able to hide it from their grandson and let the two naughty children use it to press the tablecloth! What a waste of resources!
It’s time to take action! Take the two stalls as a whole and buy the folding bed just in case!
Determined, Ye Tian immediately prepared to inquire.
No matter how expensive these medals are, he must win them. Compared to the price of the sculptures, the possible losses on the medals are simply nothing!
Just when he was about to speak, a voice suddenly came from beside him.
"Steven, can you explain these medals? We are not professionals and do not understand the meaning and market value of these medals. I think everyone wants to know!"
The speaker was a reporter from the New York Times. He was an old acquaintance and had a pretty good relationship!
As soon as the words fell, other reporters immediately responded.
"You're right, Steven, explain it! We all want to know!"
"We know a little bit about the medals in the United States. Please explain the ones in Europe!"
Ye Tian smiled and did not start explaining immediately. Instead, he turned to Huan and asked him:
"Juan, can you explain it to everyone? This may reveal a little bit about the market value of the medal. After all, it is your thing. I can't make the decision without authorization!"
"No problem, just explain it, as long as you buy them!"
Huan nodded in agreement and joked along the way.
He was taking this opportunity to test Ye Tian in the school, and also to prepare for the price offer later.
If this guy is really an expert at collecting medals, then he can’t set a price that’s too outrageous, lest he mess up the deal!
If he is a complete layman and doesn't know how to pretend to understand here, then I'm sorry, my brother will go on a killing spree and make a lot of money!
Under the influence of their ears and eyes, Juan and Charles naturally knew something about these medals, and after this period of preparation, they also knew the market value of these medals!
Besides them, the other treasure hunters also looked at Ye Tian with interest.
They also want to see Ye Tian's strength and see if he is a decathlete and is even proficient in such a niche medal collection! If that were the case, that would be terrible!
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Ye Tian.
"OK! Since everyone is asking for this and Juan agrees, then I will talk about the historical significance of these medals and their current market value.
Time is limited, so I certainly can’t talk too much. I’ll pick two representative ones from the medals of Germany and the former Soviet Union and explain them to you! "
Ye Tian said loudly with a smile, and then began to select medals at the stall.
"Pa bang bang"
There was a round of applause, quite enthusiastic.
When the applause fell, all the reporters pointed their cameras at Ye Tian and prepared to start shooting.
Many treasure hunters took out their mobile phones as if to join in the fun and started shooting videos. This video might be used to criticize the **** Steven! Now that you have encountered it, you can’t miss it!
In ten seconds, Ye Tian picked out two medals, one from Germany and one from the former Soviet Union.
Then he started to explain while holding two medals. The first one he showed was the German medal.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please look at the medal in my hand. This is the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of the German Army during World War II. It is a very high honor, and in some cases is equivalent to the American Medal of Honor.
This medal is made of sterling silver, with the silver content clearly indicated. It is tied with a red, white, and black satin belt. The front is marked with a 'swastika' emblem and the official year of the medal, 1939. Year.
In World War II, a total of 7,361 Knight's Crosses of the Iron Cross were issued to reward officers and soldiers with outstanding combat performance in the German army, or unit commanders"
As he explained, the shutters of the reporters' cameras kept clicking, and cameras and numerous mobile phones were also shooting videos.
Everyone listened with great interest, learning about the history of blood and fire through this small medal.
Just after listening to this paragraph, Juan already understood that the guy in front of him was definitely an expert in collecting medals, and he knew these medals very thoroughly, no less than himself.
As a result, he immediately gave up the idea of asking for a high price, honestly negotiated the deal, and strived for as much benefit as possible within a reasonable price range!
Many other treasure hunters are also aware of this.
This **** Steven is really a decathlete, and his collection of medals is so impressive. What a pervert!
Realizing this, the feeling that something bad was going on in their hearts suddenly became stronger! You might get cut off by this **** today, and your trip will be in vain!
Ye Tian continued to explain the Knight's Cross, his voice unhurried and calm.
"The Knight's Cross was officially promulgated on September 1, 1939. It was one of the most important medals awarded by the German military during World War II.
Prior to this, the Knight's Cross medal system did not exist. This was the initiative of Hitler the Mustache to fill the gap in the German medal system."
"Hahaha"
There was a heartfelt laughter at the scene.
Ye Tian also smiled softly and then continued:
“The significance of the Knight’s Cross of Iron is that as long as there is significant merit in combat, such a lofty medal can be awarded to soldiers of any class regardless of military rank.
This gives everyone in the German army the opportunity to be a 'national hero', receive extra respect from people around them, even their superiors, and enjoy special courtesy. This is very similar to the Congressional Medal of Honor in the United States.
Because the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross has a high status in the German army, the number of awards is not too many. Coupled with the damage during the war and the loss after the war, this medal has a high market value!
Among the hundreds of medals in front of me, the Knight's Cross of Iron is the highest level. The market price should be around 20,000 US dollars. The one in my hand is in good condition and it should be no problem selling for 30,000 US dollars! "
As soon as the words fell, there was a lively discussion on the scene.
“Oh my god! Isn’t it just a sterling silver medal? How could it be worth 30,000 US dollars? It’s incredible!”
"Regardless of the justice of the war, this medal can represent military honor, and it is from the Second World War, so US$30,000 is reasonable!"
Both Juan and Charles smiled brightly. Ye Tian's estimate had exceeded their expectations, and it exceeded their expectations by a lot!
At this time, in their hearts, Ye Tian's image has become much taller!
It seems that this guy is a conscientious and ethical professional treasure hunter! Not as cruel and ruthless as the legend says!
This is what they think now. I wonder if they will still think so in the future?
If they later learn that they have lost two sculptures valued at tens of millions of dollars, they will definitely hate Ye Tian and never want to see him again! And he was cursed every day not to have a good death!