Lot 527
Hitler, Adolf and Hermann Goering. Document Signed ("Adolf Hitler" and "Goering"). As German Führer and Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, respectively. In German. One page, folio, n.p., April 1938. In black ink. Being notice of the promotion of Kurt-Bertram von Döring from Oberstleutnant to Oberst. Embossed Nazi seal at bottom left. Light fold across top, a few chips of paper loss around edges. Light foxing. In very good condition overall.
A World War I Ace, von Döring entered the Luftwaffe in 1936 at Goering's personal urging. Initially teaching at the Luftwaffe's flight school, von Döring moved into command of a unit of the von Richtofen squadron. Through the course of World War II, von Döring ascended steadily through the Luftwaffe, serving as Inspector of Fighters and commanding fighter units, finally achieving the rank of General.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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