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Rare Adolf Hitler Signed Items
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 The embossed Hitler eagle |
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 The Christmas card |
 Close-up of signature on card |
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 The silver frame |
 Back of frame |
Signed Photo of Hitler to an Actress in the Year of His “Machtergreifung” (1933) and a Christmas Card to the Same Person (Item AHSIG 1-3) |
| DESCRIPTION: Here is possibly the most interesting and historically important Hitler-signature items that we have ever seen in the many years that we have actively sought such treasures. Yes, we have had very important documents signed by the Führer and a few wonderful personal letters and even signed photographs, but none so intimately personal as this particular grouping; yes it is a grouping comprised of the photograph in its original frame and a photograph of the actress he dedicated it to, as well as a Christmas card sent to her in 1937. Hitler was the ultimate aficionado of the dramatic arts such as opera and film. Coupled with his ardent admiration of the female embodiment he was continually meeting with actresses from all over Europe. He was infatuated with women as they obviously were with him. He was most impressed and, in fact, extremely infatuated with the actresses that he envisioned in roles that reflected the heroines that he saw as the portrayal of the ultimate feminine goddesses doing what a woman, in his estimation, should do and that was to passionately love and serve the man in all his needs. Obviously, he didn’t see Marlene Dietrich in that role; in fact he saw her as the “classic bitch” diametrically opposed to his concept as the connatural role of woman. He would take the time even as busy as he was to send letters of congratulation to various actresses all over Europe in appreciation for their stellar performances on numerous films that he immensely enjoyed; we know he was an avid film fancier. He loved Lives of a Bengal Lancer and was enthralled with the portrayal of a handful of Brits who held a continent captivated and in subservience. His favorite actresses were Pola Negri and Lina Basovetto. He loved Walt Disney movies especially Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It is recorded that when he was in attendance at the Berghof, his Alps retreat, he would watch a different film each and every night before retiring. He also loved American westerns in the tradition of Karl May whose adventures he adored from early childhood in Branau and Linz. Yes, he was the ultimate movie fancier and second only to Wagnerian operas; he was enthralled by the celluloid arts. The picture, Christmas card, and photo of the actress that we offer is a good example of his passion for the films and the starlets who played in them. I would certainly think watching these films it was a typical favored pastime for him to indulge himself in and he was known to do it often. He obviously admired the exacting talents of this actress that is discussed here, but her lovely countenance did not escape his scrutiny. You can see in the photograph that is was the very personification of Alpine beauty. Yes, he loved blonde, blue-eyed Teutonic females, but being an Alpine type himself he had a vast enchantment for the ladies of this racial background, as well, and certainly this veritable goddess would have delighted him to become a pen pal at least. The short dedication on the picture in his own hand says either “Frau” or possibly “Fraulein Yolanthe La Moin Berum Oslo Zur Erinnerung 12 April 1933.” This would translate to “Fr. Yolanthe La Moin Berum Osla (Norway) in remembrance.” The words “in remembrance” raise the question: remembrance of what occasion? Did he meet her after some performance? Was she one of the many females who frequented Hitler’s favorite restaurant, the Osteria Bavaria with the hopes of possibly meeting him and joining him at his “Vorgebrachtsitzplatze” (preferred seating)? Many famous ladies went there for that express purpose. For instance, Unity Mitford, the British beauty that Hitler referred to as the “perfect Walkurie” made a point of constantly frequenting this restaurant hoping he would notice her as he did, but that’s another story. The other possibility is that he met Yolanthe at the stage door of the theatre where she performed. He was always arranging meetings like that with the help of the man about town, Ernst “Putzi” Hanfstaengl, who knew and had influence with practically the entire arts crowd of Munich. However they met, the fact is they must have actually encountered each other at some point and the friendship lasted for years. The signed photograph was sent to her in the year of Adolf’s Machtergreifung (the ascension to power) and then in 1937 he sends her a Christmas card and New Year’s greeting card that says (“Frau”or “Fraulein” Lola Berum). Then the card is the standard Hitler greeting form with printed greeting words and to the bottom it says (translated “Sent with devotion. Yours Adolf Hitler”). Sent with devotion is not the usual Hitler message on these cards usually he wrote “respectfully yours!” Devotion to us would indicate deeper, heartfelt intendment, but then we may never know and again “Fr.” can mean Frau or Fraulein. In any case, this is a riddle wrapped in an enigma surrounded by mystery Perhaps we are making the proverbial “mountain out of a molehill,” but after studying the ways of the German leader for many years we feel that some of the words and style of his writing could indicate more than a passing fancy with this particular actress—or was she an actress? We were told she was by the German collector whom we obtained it from, but he knew no more, unfortunately. We do know it’s 100-percent genuine and obviously very rare and a prodigiously important archival treasure. So, the grouping consists of the Hitler picture in its original frame hand signed. The picture of the young actress is also in a silver frame measuring 8 x 10 inches. The frame is not of German origin indicating that Fraulein Lola probably sent the picture to the Führer. The frame has a set of initials at its top (“WAT”). This could be the silver-manufacturer’s logo, especially if it was a well-known firm at that time. The photograph is from a French photography studio in Paris and I’m sure the lady as an actress was appearing in France as well as other European cities. The frame is stamped “Sterling” on its bottom. The Christmas card is hand signed by the Führer, as well. Both the Hitler portrait and the card have inspiring dedications that should send historians wild with speculation. We really can’t imagine a more spectacular Hitler relic.
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Signed Picture of Adolf Hitler with Two Brothers with School Graduation Certificate (Item AHSIG 1-4) |
DESCRIPTION: This is absolutely outstanding as far as Hitler signatures go. It is 100% guaranteed to be authentic. The certificate is for Schulentlaffung Ostern 1939 (school dismissal) and it was to a boy whose name was Gerhard Pertzsch. The writing inside the cover of the graduation certificate translates out to this – Everyone must serve the Volk (Folk), everyone must make himself ready for his duty to the Volk. To get in physical shape. You must train your conscience and be steadfast. – Adolf Hitler. Then there is the printed greetings to G. Pertzsch for his admission to the labor service of the German Volk. Auto-penned signed by the Mayor, the District Leader and the District School Director. The title on the front of the document (the cover) has the large National Eagle in gold coloration and underneath are the words Zur Schulentlassung 1939. This means graduation and dismissal of the schooling. Earlier this boy was evidently a star performer in some public display of youth proficiency staged in the Bavarian Alps near Berchtesgaden. We are told that Gerhard and his brother met Adolf Hitler at that time in 1935 and we are told that it was at that time that the picture was taken. Hitler posed with several of the winners of an important sports event. Later the picture was signed and sent to Gerhard. He is the shorter of the two boys in the photo. The inscription is as follows: The brave young man Gerhard Pertzsch Sonnenwende 1935 Adolf Hitter signature, Dem Braven Jungmann Gehard Pertzsch Sonennwende 1935 (Adolf Hitler). Sonnenwende meaning the Solstice. The picture including the cardboard it is mounted on measures 6 ½ x 9 ½. The edges of the cardboard backing is about ¼ inch wide all around. The school certificate measures at 16 ½ x 12 inches when fully open. On the page that opposes the words of commencement is a 6" x 9" picture of Hitler with Gauleiter Fritz Wachtler who was also the head of the National Socialist Teachers Association (Leiter des Lehrerbundes). This is a prodigiously important Hitler signed article and a testament of the German Fuhrer's agenda concerning the youth of the Fatherland. The Hitler Youth was a logical extension of Hitler’s belief that the future of N.S. Germany was its children. He said quote: "The word must be chiseled this way -- I want young men and women who can suffer pain. A young German must be as swift as a greyhound, as tough as leather and as hard as Krupps Steel.” Membership in the Hitler Youth was seen as being as important to a child as school was in the early years of the N.S movement. Seldom is there found any better Hitler signed picture as this. It has the personal touch instead of being the standard promotion or congratulatory picture. Those for the most part were standard necessary documents but here we have a unique (one of a kind portrait, signature and dedication one would be hard put to find a better grouping as this one most definitely is). The dedication is rather hard to photograph due to the fact that the Fuhrer signed it in a dark shaded area of the picture but on close examination it stands out boldly NO LONGER AVAILABLE |
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 All three signatures |
 Adolf Hitler |
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 Hitler's official title |
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 The Reichs War Ministry |
 Signed, Adolf Hitler |
 Original period photo |
 Dr. Goebbels |
 Der Fuhrer |
 Frick and Blomberg |
 Dr. Robert Ley and v. Fritsch |
 The framing |
 V. Blomberg and v. Fritsch with Goring |
 V. Blomberg with Hitler & v. Papen |
 V. Blomberg & v. Fritsch with Goring and Admiral Raeder |
 The generals with the Fuhrer |
 V. Blomberg & v. Fritsch with Admiral Raeder |
The Ultimate Hitler Document (Item AHSIG 1-5 & WEHR 27-6 ) |
DESCRIPTION: Why do we call it that? Because it definitely would be hard to beat! This document not only has the hand written signature of Adolf Hitler in the second year of his ascension to power (1934) but it is also signed by the Commander in Chief of the German armed forces, Werner Von Blomberg (Sept 2nd 1878 – March 14 1946). He was Minister of Defense of the German Reich. The other signature is of Werner Freiherr (Baron) Von Fritsch (Aug 4 1880 – Sept 22 1939). Both Blomberg and V. Fritsch were the first major leaders of the re-armed German Army under Adolf Hitler. In 1933, Blomberg rose to national prominence when he was appointed as Minister of Defense by Hitler. He became one of Hitler’s most devoted followers. He worked feverishly to expand the size and power of the army. It was he who encouraged Hitler to crack down on SA leader Ernst Rohm and his followers in 1934. It was also Blomberg who ordered all the solders in theWehrmacht to use the Pledge of Allegiance Oath to the Fuhrer -- the Reichswehreid instead of just to Volk und Fatherland. But unfortunately, there arose a scandal over his wife and Blomberg had to resign all of his posts in Jan of 1938. Later Von Fritsch was also forced to resign as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. The bottom line seemed to be that Hermann Goring and Heinrich Himmler wanted to oust all the old school Prussian General Staff and replace them with younger men deemed more loyal and steeped in National Socialist ideology and marshal fervor. The resignation of these two commanders within a short time of each other came to be known as the Blomberg, Fritsch Affair. Werner v. Fritsch was a prominent Wehrmacht officer, a member of the German high Command, and the first German General to die in World War Two. In 1934, he was among the officers at the Hossback conference in 1937, when Adolf Hitler made his intentions known as to Germany’s agenda concerning lost territories that should be regained. The Fuhrer replaced several other high ranking generals and ministers with people that he considered more loyal to him and friendlier with the NSDAP agenda. Just before the outbreak of WWII in 1939 Fritsch was recalled to active service but in an inspection tour of the front in Poland he was mortally wounded (this was a very unusual activity for someone of his rank). As to the document we offer here it is truly incredible! To have all three of these most important and famous personalities on one document is nothing short of fantastic! Now as far as the purpose of this archival treasure is concerned, it is a demotion and a promotion for two different Wehrmacht officers. We have recounted here earlier that there was a ‘shake up’ in replacements under the suggestions and orders of the German Fuhrer. Herein a Col. Mueller is to be dismissed as inspector of the Western Wall but the order permits him to continue to wear his uniform. Additionally, the document appoints Col. Kitzinger as the new inspector of the Western Wall. Hitler, Blomburg and Fritsch hand signed the order in Berlin on Oct 26 1934. With the document is a vintage photograph showing Hitler with Goebbels, Frick, Blomberg, Robert Ley and Von Frisch at the 1936 Olympic Games. Blomberg is the tall General in the center while Von. Fritsch is at the far right. So “Meine Damen und Herren” you see before you possibly the greatest Hitler signed document offered on the World Wide Web. It is also ultra-important to the history of the German army as well. The document is framed nicely in a fine gilt presentation with special conservation museum handling with non-glare glass and 100% cotton-fiber material as to the matting, the document is not glued down, rather it is professionally mounted with acid-free water soluble material mountings. The glass is UV-filtering glass; in other words the effect is great, but more importantly this precious document is sealed and presented with all the professional care it deserves. We are talking about an ultra important historical document here, the size of the frame is 25 x 16. The size of the actual document is 8 x 11 inches. The period photo measures about 9 x 7. This fantastic, outstanding acquisition is one of Germania’s paramount discoveries. We are most extraordinarily proud to offer it to the museum or collector who is serious enough to recognize its prodigiously important significance. This archival treasure can definitely be called the ultimate Hitler document because of its wide range of great historical importance. We offer this great and prodigiously salient document at the very reasonable price of - - - PRICE: SOLD |
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Postcard Signed by Adolf Hitler (Item AHSIG 1-6) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Before 1935 or so, Adolf Hitler signed his name on thousands of documents, postcards, autographs, books, etc. After 1935, he seldom signed anything except for extremely important documents such as Knight’s Cross awards and high promotions. Hitler’s signatures on common documents were either autopenned, or printed along with the rest of the document. We have often seen Hitler’s signature in blue print (looking like ink) while the rest of the document is printed in black print—these are often taken as being authentic signatures. While these documents are certainly authentic, the Führer did not sign these by his own hand. To find an authentic signature of Hitler’s is seldom accomplished, indeed. In our opinion, this postcard is clearly one of those rare finds. We have relied mainly upon the book Leaders & Personalities of the Third Reich: Their Biographies, Portraits, and Autographs by the late Charles Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton makes several relevant points in determining whether a purported signature of Hitler’s is authentic. One of the important factors he mentions is that it’s vastly important to observe in the “Hitler” part of “A. Hitler” that the lines of writing cross each other at the “f” in “A . . . f,” and the bar crossing of the capital “H.” The first part of the Hitler signature is a squiggle that no one today can read or fathom, but we suspect that it is the “A” followed by the “f” as in the word “Adolf.” This signature—notwithstanding what we have said about Hitler’s not signing much in the way of souvenir signatures after 1935—seems to be typical of his signature style as seen in 1936 and beyond. However, we know if some highly respected dignitary came to his office in the Chancellery with a daughter who was seeking an autograph, it’s unlikely the Führer would not condescend to grant such a special favor. This card is printed on the usual and typical paper stock of cream-colored postcard material that is rather porous in its makeup. Because of this, some areas of the signature have some slight, minute, white markings within the ink that has seeped through the paper from natural ink absorption. The card depicts the Führer in his usual demeanor and countenance that is typical for the period from 1934 through 1936. The card measures 6 x 4 ¼ inches and on the back it says (translated): “Men of the period Nr. 1-The leader and father of the people.” There’s also a lot of information about the manufacturer and promoter of the series. The card is in fair shape with a crease here and there at the corners and some more serious crinkling at the left corner section. Someone at least preserved it, but not in the manner of a museum-trained, professional researcher. As a longtime collector/dealer in such things, I certify that this is an original-period postcard from the era, and an authentic signature of Adolf Hitler.
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Postcard Signed by Hitler (Item AHSIG 1-7) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is an early postcard signed by Hitler that depicts him in his brown outfit he was often seen wearing during the days of the “Kampfzeit” (“The Struggle for Power”). This picture postcard shows the future Führer as he looked before he led the ill-fated “Putsch,” the attempt on November 8 and 9, 1923, to take over the Bavarian government. His uniform after this would have included the ribbon for the “Order of the Blood.” This was the most-sacred medal of the Third Reich and was worn in the flap of the wearer’s right pocket. The lack of this medal-ribbon tells us that this picture was as early as pre-1920. The card measures the usual European size of 3 ½ x 5 ½ inches and is in good *plus shape (no creases, no damage at all.) Cards like this were sold in these pre-“Machtergreifung” days (ascension of power) in 1933, but also afterwards and as late as 1939. This card was produced and sold probably in 1933 or1934 and was one of thousands that showed the leader in his early NSDAP days. Why do we know this?, because although he is depicted in the photo in the early garb, the picture identification in the left bottom reads “Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler” and we know he did not have that title until he was appointed to that office by the Reich’s President Paul von Hindenburg. It was Adolf Hitler who adopted the title Führer and Reichskanzler combining his positions in party and government. This was soon understood to mean “head of state” and “head of government.” On the back of the card you can see that it is like any other postcard of the period with a statement where the postage stamp would go, “Echte Photograpie” (Original Photography), and on the front in the bottom-right corner is the number and letter “R-102.” The Signature There is no question that this is an original signature. If you will read about the signature in the writings above in Item AHSIG 1-6 you will see that this signature is a bit different. However, we know that his writing changed over time—even from year to year—, but we checked both this one and the one above and both fit all the specifications required. The tiny dots associated with an ink signature are plainly there with all the other items that are clarified in the writing in the card above. This can be officially verified as the original signature of Adolf Hitler. Yes, we have said that the Führer did not often sign even fairly important documents after 1935, excepting, of course, documents of heroism for his soldiers such as Knight’s Cross awards. For children, though, he often relaxed this rule, as he genuinely loved the tiny folk of Germany. Therefore, if little Hans or Elsa shoved a postcard to him, he almost never could refuse. For the little tyke to break through the cordon of SS-Leibstandarte guards would seem impossible. I have talked to many people—now elderly—who told me that kindly SS men, who also adored the little blond, blue-eyed children, made exceptions and the kids were often actually assisted in their adventurous quest to have the signature of their leader and Germany’s future Führer. PRICE: SOLD |
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Signed and Dedicated Postcard by Adolf Hitler (Item AHSIG 1-8) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This postcard was sent on October 26, 1934, from Gladenburg, Germany, to a man named Wilhelm Piefke. Here is our take on this: The Nuremberg Parteitag (N.S. Rally) was held September 5-10, 1934. This greeting was sent to our Willi in October 1934. Now the question!!! Could the man who sent it had been at attendance at the rally in September and been one of the lucky ones who managed to get close enough to the Führer to procure this precious signature and then sent it to his friend Willi? This would be logical because Wilhelm Piefke’s address includes the Gauführer School in Frankfurt. a. Main. So it seems that Willi was in the Hitler Youth special school for future leaders of the Reich. What youth of the regime wouldn’t be thrilled to receive this very special card? The sender’s name does not show up, but after heartfelt greetings he says: “. . . also from Kathe.” I believe we have two National Socialist comrades here who adored their leader like all the youth of Germany. The 1934 Party Rally was the greatest of all of the Party Days because this was the one that Leni Riefenstahl made the classic film entitled Triumph of the Will and it is known that Hitler gave out more signatures here than any other place before it or after. Also noted is that not only did he sign the card, but he wrote a short message preceding his signature. Hitler loved children. He saw in these little folk the future of Germany. Unfortunately, millions of them died in the allied bombings and in the horrible aftermath of the horrid fratricidal war, The Bad war!!! On the card’s upper-left corner he writes “Mit den besten Wünchen” followed by his signature. The picture on the postcard shows him with a blond-headed little girl whom you will see again on our site at the Adolf Hitler section at Item AH 13-5. This little tyke, like so many other children from the Berchtesgaden area, were often guests at Hitler’s Berghof Alpine retreat. This particular little girl is seen in several photographs with the Führer. It is supposed that Hitler particularly liked her as she was so typical of the Aryan child: beautiful, charming, and ‘Teutonic’! The card is in typical postcard size: 4 x 3 ½ inches. It has a canceled Hindenburg postage stamp. The Card’s Translation: Dear Willi, Thank you for the letter. I suppose you too have been waiting to receive a letter from me, but I did just not have the time with W-Day coming up. We will be in Frankfurt next Sunday in the auto. So dear Wilhelm you can start making plans, we will arrive around 3-4 P.M. so let’s hope nothing happens meanwhile. Heartfelt greetings also from- -Kathe. We will stay over on Sunday. To: Herr Wilhelm Piefke Frankfurt A Main, Gauführer School Schwarzwald Straße 160 So here it is. Based on long experience I can certify that this card bears Hitler’s genuine writing and his signature. All points are noted against other genuine signatures by the Führer and the provenance legend is certainly valid and reasonable. This is a very rare item, but very reasonably priced. PRICE: SOLD |
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An Important Document Signed by Adolf Hitler and Walther von Brauchitsch (Item AHSIG 1-9) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the best Hitler hand-signed documents that we have seen in a very long time. It is a very nice, clearly signed signature. The document is for two appointments and orders concerning two German officers. First cavalry officer General Erick Hansen (1889-1967) is ordered to command of LIV Corps, which he would lead in the invasion of the Crimean Peninsula and to head the army mission in Romania. The other order within the document refers to General Arthur Hauffe (1892-1944) and he is being appointed to the staff of the army mission to Romania. In that post he would personally sign all official orders that fall into the official affairs of that office and administration. Later, he would essentially abandon his command and this might have led to the annihilation of the three army corps in the Brody Salient. This, however, needs further investigation and possible revision. Hauffe was the recipient of the Knight’s Cross and it was awarded along with many other decorations for bravery and leadership. This provokes the question of his alleged desertion for sure. General Erik Hansen also received the Knight’s Cross and had an illustrious military career. Aggressive and capable he was General Field Marshal Erich von Manstein’s most trusted commander. These were highly placed military personages and it is no wonder that Adolf Hitler chose them for these extremely important posts. The Document It is on heavy parchment paper measuring 10 ½ x 8 ½ inches. It has one minute piece at the tip of the right corner missing (I think it does not detract at all!) The heading starts with “In Namen des Deutschen Volkes” (“In the name of the German People”) and then goes on with the Führer’s orders issued at the Führerhauptquartier (Hitler’s Headquarters) dated May 31, 1941, and is printed with Der Führer. Then comes the crisp, clear, hand signature of Adolf Hitler and countersigned by the Supreme Commander of the German Army Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch, who was a very important personage in German military history. Notice that in true Prussian style similar to Frederick the Great, he signs in immense proportion—much larger than his chief (Prussian arrogance?) Above his signature it says: “Der Oberbefehlshaber des Heers.” Translated: “Supreme order giver of the Army.” At the bottom left it says: “Für das Oberkommando des Heeres” followed by the file number. This would indicate that this was filed in the records of the consummate top command of the German army. This is an official order from the PRICE: SOLD |
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Original Full-Sized Official Portrait of Hitler (Signed) (Item AHSIG 1-10) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the rare Hitler portraits that were produced and sold by the Heinrich Hoffmann photographic studios in Munich in the 1930s. It measures 8½ x 10 inches and this an original state portrait (one of two that the Führer chose himself). He is shown wearing the brown tunic that he wore from 1933 during the Machtergreifung (ascenion to power) until he donned the grey military tunic in the start of the war in 1939. Also, in this portrait he is wearing the Sam Browne-style belt and cross strap with the brass NSDAP belt buckle. He also wears the N.S. armband with the swastika that he personally designed and along with this the WWI First Class Iron Cross that he earned as a brave soldier in WWI. That important decoration along with the National Socialist Party pin in gold were the only decorations he ever wore. He had actually won the 1914 Second Class Iron Cross medal as well and a few more WWI decorations that he definitely qualified for, but he never wore them. He thought of himself as a plain and austere man rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral and veraciously simple; he basically was without ornament, the opposite of his Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring who wore multiple decorations at all occasions. In the picture you can also see the N.S. eagle stickpin upon his necktie. The Signature Now, most importantly, the photo is actually hand signed by the Führer himself; however, even though the main parts of the actual signature are clear, the part of it that traditionally sort of drops in a Hitler signature is ink smeared! These pictures that we have mentioned were sold in the shops of Heinrich Hoffmann and were prized by Hitler’s adoring populace. Hoffmann was Hitler’s personal photographer for many years and practically the only man allowed to photograph the leader, at least in portrait style. This picture as we have stated has the signature smeared. This could have happened in several ways. Either the person who was fortunate enough to get the Führer to sign it probably at a speech or a Parteitag (rally) might have in his exuberant excitement touched by accident the signature before the ink dried or the Führer himself might have been distracted and failed to wait a moment before handing it to the recipient, or he might have brushed it against his own sleeve before handing it back. This we will never know but I have closely examined it and all the information I have garnered over the years about Hitler signatures has come to play and I can positively certify that this is an authentic Adolf Hitler hand-written signature. To me the fact that it is smeared makes it even more rare and interesting. On the back of the portrait you can see the official stamp of “Heinrich Hoffmann München.” Also, you can see some old glue marks on the back where it had been glued in an album or frame. But it was carefully removed (thank goodness) without damage to the picture. Down in the right-bottom corner is a small break in the paper corner, but with tender, loving care extended I don’t think it’s going to go anywhere. Other than that, the portrait is in excellent condition. This is a quite a rare piece of history and very much worthy of archival care and stewardship. PRICE: SOLD |
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Formal Silver Frame and Hand-Signed Picture of Hitler (Item AHSIG 1-11) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is what advanced collectors of Hitler material consider the absolute ultimate item to procure. This is a silver frame that bears the “AH” in relief at the bottom of the frame. The “A” and “H” surround an oak-leaf wreath upon which perches the national eagle of the Third Reich. The border of the frame has the Greek key design that Adolf Hitler personally created and used on much of his personal table service (knives, forks, spoons, etc.). The frame measures 9½ x 13½ inches. It is constructed with a three-setup silver mounting with a 2 1/8-inch lower panel having a relief center motif as we have previously described. The top of the frame has the deeply set jeweler hallmark “FHW”. This was the firm of Franz and Hermann Wandinger and this company was known to be one of the Führer’s favorite manufacturers of silver items that he favored so much. The top also shows the silver mark of “900” and the traditional silver marks of half moon and crown. This was obligatory on fine German silver. The condition of the frame is near mint. This item is most likely the optimum Hitler item for the highly discerning collector. The Signature This signature of Hitler’s is absolutely guaranteed to be the German Chancellor’s original hand signature. Whenever these ultrarare frames are found they are without pictures inside. As veterans looted these it was the norm that one GI would claim the frame while the other would take the picture. This can be noted in another frame we procured earlier; however, this one we now offer is complete with original picture and signature intact and in fine condition . When the back that has the stand is removed you can see that something was removed from the back surface of the picture. We were told that there once was a paper attached there that contained a letter written by the GI to his brother, but the soldier thought that because it contained his name and his brother’s names it was best removed. (Even then, political correctness was around!). The Case Making this piece even more rare and desirable is the fact that the outer case or presentation box is also with the original frame and the Frieda Thiersch-style eagle in silver color on the cover. Some say this cassette is more rare than the frame. This cassette is in quite nice condition and the frame itself is virtually mint. As often is the case with boxes and cassettes this case does have a few minor handling nicks and abrasions, but intact overall. I would have to say it is in excellent general condition and super rare. Yes, the case has corner markings and minor hits, but to find a hand-signed “AH” picture with the treasured frame and cassette is so extraordinarily rare that it rather bowls one over. The incredible group is reasonably priced. PRICE: $28,000.00 |
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Signed and Dedicated Hitler Postcard (Item AHSIG 1-12a; AH 29-17) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Commercially produced postcards depicting Hitler with children saw wide circulation in Germany; this one has the rare distinction of being inscribed and signed by the Führer. Inscription says: "Der Christine Gentsel am Obersalzberg 1938." When Hitler was in attendance at the Berghof he would often invite parents to bring their children with them so that he might meet and celebrate them. This card measures 5½ inches by 3½ inches. The former collector mounted it in a modern, but good-looking 8½- by 6½-inch frame; it has the look of a 1930s’ style. Hitler loved children and loved to be photographed with them. Concepts and attitudes toward children in Nationalist Socialist Germany came chiefly from the ideas and ideals of Adolf Hitler. Even in his early years as NS leader when leading the nation, this was a distant dream. Hitler placed great emphasis on the importance of children. Unlike other nations’ political leaders, Hitler never disregarded young people or underestimate their political value. His vision of an enduring Third Reich was based not only on the loyalty and obedience of adults, but also their offspring. Hitler wanted the National Socialist movement to appeal to all levels of society including the young. He also wanted to provide children in National Socialist Germany with a sense of purpose, achievement, and community. Finally and most importantly Hitler’s youth policies aimed at filling the minds of young German’s with ideas about racial purity and Aryan supremacy. Perhaps the most important subject in this process was history. Pro-NS histories were filled with tales of Germanic heroes and warriors, political leaders, and military conquests. Other academic subjects such as simple mathematics were neglected in contrast. This is a very rare offering in the fact that Hitler seldom wrote a dedication on any of the items he signed for anyone. This little lady was often a guest of the Führer and shows up in several magazines of the time.
PRICE: SOLD Note: A photograph showing Adolf Hitler's embracing a young girl who had a Jewish grandmother has sold at auction for $11,520. The Washington Post reports the black-and-white image taken by Heinrich Hoffmann and inscribed by Hitler in dark-blue ink shows him smiling as he embraces Rosa Bernile Nienau in 1933, at his mountainside retreat. The paper reports the image was deployed as propaganda at a time when the Nazi leader was being presented to the world as a kindly figure. Research showed Hitler became aware of the girl’s Jewish heritage, but chose to ignore it. Nienau, who was nearly 6 years old when the photo was taken, died of polio in 1943. According to James Wilson’s book, Hitler’s Alpine Headquarters, one of Hitler’s henchmen discovered the young girl’s roots and forbade her and her mother from visiting the retreat. But Hitler wasn’t told, and after a while, Hitler wondered what happened to his favorite child. Eventually, he learned she’d been blacklisted from the property and he was not happy, the book said.
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