A signed black and white portrait postcard bearing the origi...

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A signed black and white portrait postcard bearing the original wartime signature in black ink of Hermann Wilhelm Göring (1893-1946), a prominent German politician, military leader, and convicted war criminal.

As Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, Göring personally signed this postcard and presented it to Sergeant George Franklin Booth (561012) of 107 Squadron. Booth was one of, if not the first, British airmen shot down in World War II on 4th September 1939, while recovering from a broken leg at the Wilhelmshaven Naval Hospital. This postcard later found its way to Michael Booker, who received it during a post-war visit to Booth's home in England.

Measuring approximately 14.2 cm (h) x 9 cm (w), the postcard is in very good condition, with Göring's signature measuring approximately 4.5 cm (h) x 4 cm (w). The postcard is part of batch number 482 from Emil Köhn, Kunstverlag, Munich.

This unique historical artifact offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the war and the interactions between key figures of that tumultuous time.

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Auction Date:
30th Oct 24 at 10am GMT

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