Germany - Army/Infantry - Military accessories

Official Representation Gift of the Federal Ministry of Defence – USB Pen with Federal Eagle – Provenance GenLt Bruno Kasdorf (2014)

Rare official representation and guest gift of the Federal Republic of Germany from the environment of the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg).

The high-quality presentation set consists of a sleek black ballpoint pen with an integrated 4GB USB stick as well as the original presentation case. Both the pen and the case bear the Federal Eagle, the sovereign emblem of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The set was manufactured by ZEITIDEE – Exclusivity by Design, a supplier of high-quality representation and presentation items for federal ministries, state governments and public institutions. The pen in question was not produced as an ordinary promotional item, but as an official guest and representation gift for high-ranking visitors, delegations and state guests.

The pen was handed over in 2014 during an official visit by General (Lieutenant General) Bruno Kasdorf. Kasdorf served as Inspector of the Army of the Bundeswehr from 2012 to 2015 and was therefore the highest-ranking soldier of the German Army. The focus of the visit was on discussions about the further development of the two armed forces as well as bilateral training and cooperation between the Swiss Army and the German Bundeswehr.

The high-quality presentation box with a silver Federal Eagle underlines the official character of the set. Such editions were typically used for military encounters, delegation visits, international contacts and diplomatic occasions.

The integrated USB stick has been tested and functions perfectly. The red operation LED lights up properly when connected to a computer. A corresponding photo of the function test is part of this offer.

CONDITION
The ballpoint pen is in unused condition and has only been stored. The original presentation case shows only minimal storage-related signs of use. The integrated 4GB USB stick has been successfully tested and works flawlessly.

SCOPE OF SUPPLY
– USB ballpoint pen with Federal Eagle
– Integrated 4GB USB stick (functionally tested)
– Original presentation case with Federal Eagle
– Original user manual

DIMENSIONS
Presentation case:
Length 17.7 cm × Width 6 cm × Height 4 cm
Pen:
Length approx. 14 cm

MATERIALS
– Metal
– Plastic
– Electronic components (USB storage)
– Presentation case with artificial leather cover and fabric interior lining

MANUFACTURER
ZEITIDEE – Exclusivity by Design

TIME PERIOD
Approximately 2011–2018
handed over in 2014

SIGNIFICANCE
Official representation gifts from German federal ministries are rarely offered on the collectors’ market. This presentation set stands as an example of military cooperation and official exchanges between Germany and Switzerland in the early 21st century.

The combination of the Federal Eagle, original case, documented provenance, functional USB stick, and the connection to an official visit by the then Inspector of the Army lends this object a special collecting and historical character.