December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Professionally framed display measuring 31" x 25" featuring 2 signatures of Admiral Karl Donitz: 1 signature is on a copy of a wartime photo of him, and the other signature is on a copy of "Der Letzte Wehrmachtbericht des Zweiten Weltkrieges" (The Last German Armed Forces Message of World War II) which was given on May 9, 1945. That message is part of the display in both German and English. A reproduction of a Knights Cross with Oakleaves, the highest award Donitz received, is also displayed. After the suicide of Adolf Hitler (April 30, 1945) Donitz was named Hitler's successor as head of state, which was in Hitler's last will and testament. Donitz's message ordered German forces to ceasefire, thereby ending WWII. A "Certificate of Authenticity" and an invoice from the "Signature House" dated "10/17/2007" is included with the display. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WEZ
Item Dimensions: 31 - 1/8" X 25 - 1/8"