Lot 540
Rommel, Erwin. Typed Document Signed ("Rommel"). As Field Marshall of the Panzer Army in Africa. One page, recto and verso, quarto, n.p., April 20, 1942. In blue pencil. Two hole punches at edge, rust marks from a paper clip at top edge. Accompanied by a 4 x 5" color postcard of Rommel. Otherwise, in very good condition.
This War Service Cross award was bestowed upon one Hermann Becher, a war administration inspector. Interestingly, 1942 was a challenging year for Rommel as his military victories of the spring gave way to October's disastrous defeat at the Second Battle of El-Alamein and a German retreat to Tunis.
Estimated Value $500 - 850.
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