Autographs

Original WWII German press photograph associated with Luftwaffe Generaloberst Alexander Löhr. The reverse carries period editorial markings, a “Mil. u. pol. nicht zensiert” press-control stamp and a faint pencil signature attributed to Löhr. A scarce historical photograph connected with Luftflotte 4, the Balkan campaign and German military operations in Southeastern Europe.

Original German WWII award document dated 1 September 1941 for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse, issued to Franz Plschockt of Hamburg. The document prominently bears the period facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler beneath “Der Führer,” making it a particularly striking Third Reich administrative and militaria collectible.

Original German WWII award certificate dated 30 January 1944, granting the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse to Reichsbahnsekretär Eduard Weber of Oebisfelde. A highly displayable Third Reich document featuring the official period facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler beneath “Der Führer,” together with an additional handwritten countersignature at lower right.

Original 1942 Kriegsmarine promotion patent issued to Korvettenkapitän Johannes Schur, promoting him to Fregattenkapitän effective 1 April 1942. The document is dated Führerhauptquartier, 15 April 1942, bears a facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler and an original handwritten signature of Großadmiral Erich Raeder. Accompanied by its official presentation folder and an original August 1942 forwarding letter from the Küstenschutzflottille Ostland.

This Reinhard Heydrich signed Gestapo document is an original Secret State Police circular dated Berlin, 5 January 1937. Addressed to the heads of all State Police offices, it transmits official guidelines from the Reichsführer-SS and Chief of the German Police. The document bears Heydrich’s original handwritten signature and retains its Gestapo heading, routing details and period filing holes.

Original 1938 Gau Essen Wochenspruch der NSDAP poster quoting Rudolf Hess, personally signed in ink and dated 1 July 1938. An unusual pre-war autograph and propaganda-document crossover piece.

Original 4×6 portrait photograph of Simon Wiesenthal, credited to Kjartan Bjelland and hand-signed across the lower margin. A historically significant autograph connected with Holocaust remembrance and postwar justice.

Four original period documents for Reichsbahn employee Eduard Weber, 1934–1941, including a 1941 promotion certificate with an original Walter Bürger signature, plus two clearly identified facsimile signatures and a 1934 award certificate.

This Wilhelm Frick signed Schutzpolizei promotion document is an original World War II-era German administrative proposal dated 23 March 1942. It recommends Hauptmann der Schutzpolizei Walter Tietz for promotion to Major and bears Wilhelm Frick’s handwritten signature. The document retains official Reich Ministry of the Interior headings, routing stamps, internal approval notes and period filing holes. Offered solely for responsible historical research, preservation and documentary collecting.

This Wilhelm Keitel signed appointment letter is an original 1938 Wehrmacht administrative document issued from the Office of the Chief of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. Addressed to Amtmann Max Nüske, it assigns him to a civil-service post at the Reich War Court and is signed by Wilhelm Keitel in ink.

This Winston Churchill Board of Trade signed letter is an original typed letter from the 1908–1910 period, issued on Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens stationery. Addressed to Sir Stanley Mordaunt Leathes, it thanks him for chairing a Selection Committee and refers to forthcoming appointments and applications made by women. The letter retains Churchill’s handwritten salutation and closing, signed “Winston S. Churchill”.