Over the last couple years several bronze pieces attributed the estate of Franz Nagy have come to market. Nagy was managing director of Allach Porcelain and each of the pieces in question were all modeled in porcelain as well during the 3rd Reich. The three noted examples included two of Obermaier's models the Fencer and the Victor, and this rare Karner piece the SS Standard Bearer or SS Fahnentrager.

Surviving examples of this piece in porcelain are extremely rare and rarely come to market, the bronze example pictured here is the only one that I am aware of, and in true Karner form it is an exceptional piece. It is rare to see these types of examples in any form due to the sensitive nature of the history. One of the few places where such works can be found is Hermann Historica Auctions located in Germany.

Photo Credits: Hermann Historica Auction #56

SS Fahnentrager/ SS Standard Bearer in Bronze