The items on this page are a sample of some of the more outstanding signed artifacts (excluding photographs and documents, and signed books which are on their own pages) of Axis and Allied leaders and personalities of the World War I and World War II era.
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Charles J. Guiteau Garfield Assassination Lot
V-E Day ORIGINAL German Surrender Document
General the Marquis de La Fayette handwritten note with signature and initials
Hermann Göring Signature Presentation Damascus Letter Opener
A 1944 SS-Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Knight's Cross Winner Honor Salver
AVG "Flying Tigers" Bloodchit with 22 Signatures of AVG members
Adolf Hitler Signature Presented Christmas 1938 Salver
Von Ribbontrop Signed and Dated Studio Photo of him to Lincoln Memorial University 30.8.36
Hermann Göring Signature Presented 1936 Olympic Games Goblet
1998 Buick Challenge Payne Stewart and 39 other PGA golfers Autographed Tournament Cap
We also have two VERY rare President George Washington original signed documents. You can see them on the US Documents page.
This is one of the Holy Grails of military collecting: an ORIGINAL and OFFICIAL Surrender Document ending World War II in Europe!
This is a completely signed and executed preliminary SURRENDER AGREEMENT between the surviving members of the German High Command and Field Marshal Montgomery.The signatures are:
(German Representatives)
HANS GEORG von FRIEDBERG
KINZEL
G. WAGNER
POLECK
FRIEDEL
(Allied Commander)
B. L. MONTGOMERY
Field - Marshal
This 4 May 1945 dated document is one of the iterations of the final surrender document that was executed four days later, on May 8, 1945.
The full text of the various preliminary surrender terms agreements and the final surrender document can be seen at the University of Oklahoma Law Center here. Note the addition of a further condition in Montgomery's handwriting at the end of the first paragraph.
Included is a period wire photo of the signing of this document, shown below: Note the mispellings of the German names in the cases of Friedel (as Freidel, Kinzel (as Kintiel) and von Friedenberg (as (Von Freudenburg).
Price On Request. Serious Inquiries Only, please.
This is a very interesting note from General Lafayette referencing passage for a courier from the US to England. Lafayette wrote his name in the greeting and further initialed the end of the document.
The text reads: "Gnl. Lafayette / Best Compliments. Wait on Mr. Robin (a correction in spelling apparent) and send him two tickets for the seance of Friday. He will take the liberty to hand (a correction apparent) him with some letters for England on tomorrow evening. (Initials) Friday Morn.
The term "seance" is an archaic French word for "seats" and in common usage at the time. The corrections are in Lafayette's hand. This is a close-up of the handwritten text.
Also included in this lot is a 19th century engraving of Lafayette with a facsimile signature. There is some light to moderate foxing. This will nicely compliment the letter in a properly framed and conserved presentation.
Offered at $4,999.99
This program is from the last year of Houdini's life, one year after he had launched his full evening show known as "3 Shows in One: Magic, Escapes, and Fraud Mediums Exposed." This program is dated April 22, 1926, just six months prior to his untimely death.
The program cover is signed by Houdini and five other magicians performing in the show that evening. The magicians signing include Dr. A. M. Wilson, M.D.; Houdini; Mysterious Smith (one of several who used that alias for the Mysterious Smith Company); Manual; Harold Alberto; and, Werner C. Dornfield, using his stage name "Dorny". There is an advertisement for another show at the back of the program, the cast listing Dornfield by both of his names, who not only performed, he was the Stage Manager.
Offered at $2,499.99
This is a 4.5 x 7.4 inch document signed by HIERL. The condition is near excellent.
$399.99
SEVENTY + 1930s Movie Stars Signed Cards In Fancy Bound Autograph Album
This is a bound volume of signatures and notes by movie stars of the 1930s
There are vintage signatures on cards put into a volume with hand sewn leather covers.
The man -- Harold Shell -- who put this volume together was the President of the Helen Mack Club. Many of the autographs have personalized dedications to Harold Shell, including the rare Jean Harlow signed note.
Miss Mack helped him acquire these great autographs
Here is a short list -
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This is an exceptionally rare custom jeweler hand-engraved and chased gilt edge Adolf Hitler presentation piece, with a facsimile of his famed signature and dated Weihnachten 1938 on the bottom, as shown here.
This salver was presented to his Secretary Martin Bormann. Although Bormann's name is not on the salver, it is consistent with other similar presentation quality items bearing his signature given as gifts on previous Christmas celebrations.
This salver has the jeweler's name and mark hand engraved near the 800 silver content marks at the bottom. The jeweler is identified as A. Küper, by the stylized AK maker mark, and the hand worked name about the BERLIN stamp at the bottom edge of the rim, as shown here.
The bowl is hammered silver on the interior, with a very detailed edge treatment of 32 lobes (one for each of the Gau (districts) of Germany at the time) with hand-worked crosshatching. The separately applied rim was gilded at one time, about 75% of the original gilt remains.
It measures 12-1/2 inches in diameter, and stands 2 inches high. Here is a view of the bottom, the inscription being in the center.
The condition is excellent throughout, excepting the wear to the gilt mentioned above.
$5,999.99
This is an very scarce custom hand-made Hermann Göring presentation piece, with a facsimile of his famed signature and dedication "Zur Erinnerung" on one side and long wing General's Eagle on the handle on the reverse.
This letter opener was presented to Hermann Göring by Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler.
It is Damascus in a very distinctive "rosebud" or "bulls-eye" pattern generally associated with the famed Damascus craftsman Paul Mueller of the Dachau sword facility which was producing fine Damascus presentation items for the SS throughout the 1930s.
It measures 9-3/8 inches long overall, and a bit more than 3/4 inches wide at the handle, and with a blade measuring 5-1/4 inches long. Here is a view of the eagle side, and a view of the signature side with the inscription being in the center of the blade.
It is mounted in a double-sided glass covered frame which shows both sides of this remarkable and unique artifact.
The condition is excellent throughout.
$6,999.99
German World War Two 835 Wagner & Sohn marked Luftwaffe Honor Goblet Awarded to Feldwebel Karl Muller on 21.3.41.
The goblet is 8.5 inches tall. The goblet consists of an oblique-sided base ring with a raised inscription in large letters reading “Für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg” (“For Special Achievement in the Air War”). . The oblique base transitions to a short, vertical shaft section (this is actually hollow) displaying a band with two parallel rows of exquisitely-detailed, raised-relief oak leaves (and in a small band beneath this, the engraved name of the recipient. The goblet widens at the top where the lip flares out to from the rim. The entire goblet is made of silver, with hammered sides that provide a spectacular faceted reflection effect. A life-size image of an Iron Cross is embossed (fully raised above the side) on the center of one side of the goblet, with the opposite side embossed to show a raised relief scene of two eagles showing one bird attacking the other in flight. The inside of the slightly curved cup bottom is clearly marked 835 etc with the maker mark Joh.Wagner & Sohn.
The award was made to aircrew who had already been awarded the Iron Cross First class but whose had not had performance that merited the German Cross or Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. It was personally presented by Hermann Göring, the Reich Minister of Aviation and Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe. It was officially known as the Ehrenpokal "für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg", or Honor Goblet "For Special Achievement in the Air War". The award was given only to flying personnel (pilots and aircrew). Recipients' named were published in the periodical Ehrenliste der Deutschen Luftwaffe (Honor List of the German Air Force). German archival records indicate that approximately 58,000 were given to "on paper", but only 13-15,000 goblets were actually awarded according to the records.
The actual goblet could be produced in two materials, fine
silver (German: Feinsilber) or also in German Silver (German: Alpaka) or
Nickel silver. The size is about 200 mm tall x 100 mm in diameter. The object
was produced in two pieces which were fitted together into one unit. The
obverse depicts two eagles in mortal combat while the reverse bears an Iron
Cross in high relief. Oak leaves and acorns adorn the stem. The words "Für
Besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg" are formed into the base, the meaning as
given above.
Overall condition is near excellent .
$8,999.99
German World War Two Alpaka Wagner & Sohn marked Luftwaffe Honor Goblet & Document Awarded to Unteroffizier Wilhelm on 3 August 1942
The goblet is 8.5 inches tall. The goblet consists of an oblique-sided base ring with a raised inscription in large letters reading “Für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg” (“For Special Achievement in the Air War”). . The oblique base transitions to a short, vertical shaft section (this is actually hollow) displaying a band with two parallel rows of exquisitely-detailed, raised-relief oak leaves (and in a small band beneath this, the engraved name of the recipient. The goblet widens at the top where the lip flares out to from the rim. The entire goblet is made of silver, with hammered sides that provide a spectacular faceted reflection effect. A life-size image of an Iron Cross is embossed (fully raised above the side) on the center of one side of the goblet, with the opposite side embossed to show a raised relief scene of two eagles showing one bird attacking the other in flight. The inside of the slightly curved cup bottom is clearly marked Alpaka etc with the maker mark Joh.Wagner & Sohn.
The near MINT document has been professionally framed. The
document is 8 x 12 inches and the frame is 11 x 14 inches.
The award
was made to aircrew who had already been awarded the Iron Cross First class
but whose had not had performance that merited the German Cross or Knight’s
Cross of the Iron Cross. It was personally presented by Hermann Göring,
the Reich Minister of Aviation and Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe. It was
officially known as the Ehrenpokal "für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg", or
Honor Goblet "For Special Achievement in the Air War". The award was given
only to flying personnel (pilots and aircrew). Recipients' named were
published in the periodical Ehrenliste der Deutschen Luftwaffe (Honor List of
the German Air Force). German archival records indicate that approximately
58,000 were given to "on paper", but only 13-15,000 goblets were actually
awarded according to the records.
The actual goblet could be produced
in two materials, fine silver (German: Feinsilber) or also in German Silver
(German: Alpaka) or Nickel silver. The size is about 200 mm tall x 100 mm in
diameter. The object was produced in two pieces which were fitted together
into one unit. The obverse depicts two eagles in mortal combat while the
reverse bears an Iron Cross in high relief. Oak leaves and acorns adorn the
stem. The words "Für Besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg" are formed into the
base, the meaning as given above.
Dippel was a radio gunner assigned to
Kampf Geswader 51. He won the German Cross in Gold on Feb 13, 1943. Overall
condition is near excellent.
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This is an very scarce custom hand-made Hermann Göring presentation piece, with a facsimile of his famed signature and dated August 13, 1936 on the side, as shown here.
This goblet was presented by Hermann Göring to an unspecified recipient -- most likely a Luftwaffe participant in the 1936 Summer Olympics Games in progress on that date.
This goblet has the crescent moon and crown and 800 silver content marks at the bottom, as shown here.
The goblet is hammered silver with custom embellishments at the rim and where it joins to the base. The base is separately applied, with an edge treatment of 16 lobes.
It measures 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the base, 4-1/4 inches wide at the flared opening, and stands 5-1/2 inches high. Here is a view of the top, the inscription being in the center, showing the opening and inside of the goblet.
The condition is excellent throughout, excepting some slight bending in the base, signs of routine use, and tarnish from age.
$2,499.99
An Original and Authentic World War II LSSAH Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Signed Honor Tray (Salver)
This is a unique tray presented in honor of the occasion of the first anniversary of the award of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross to SS-Oberstandartenführer Wilhelm Beck on 28 March 1944. It bears the engraved signatures of six presenters, surrounding the large engraved LAH monogram and engraved dedication to Beck.
Beck was awarded the KCIC on 28 March 1943 while in command of the 2nd Company of SS Panzer Regiment 1 of the LSSAH.
We have no data on the signers of the salver. Here is a close-up view of the signatures.
The tray is maker marked GLADENBECK u. SOHN BERLIN. There are no other marks present.
It measures 15-1/2 inches in diameter. There is moderate tarnish and some minor dings and scratches from age.
$2,999.99
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AVG-001 USA World War Two American Volunteer Group Lot of PERIOD Photographs & Documents Pertaining to Aircraft Mechanic George Walters |
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Here are photos of each 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17. All are in near excellent condition. |
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AVG-002 USA World War Two American Volunteer Group Lot of PERIOD Photographs & Documents Pertaining to Aircraft 2nd Pursuit Squadron Crew Chief SSGT Carl Quick |
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AVG-003 USA World War Two American Volunteer Group Lot of PERIOD Photographs & Documents Pertaining to Aircraft Wing Man Herbert R. Cavanah |
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AVG-004 USA World War Two American Volunteer Group Lot of PERIOD Photographs Pertaining to Adam & Eve Squadron Leader A E Olson |
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AVG-005 USA World War Two American Volunteer Group Lot of PERIOD Documents Pertaining to Adam & Eve Squadron Leader Arvid Eldon Olson |
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Here are photos of each 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29. All are in near excellent condition. |
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A Scarce Commemorative 1993 Reunion AVG Signed Bloodchit with 22 Signatures and Rossi Signed Certificate of Authenticity
This is a specially commissioned replica of the AVG Bloodchit, produced by noted aviation artist Roy Grinnel. It is hand-signed in ink by each of the surviving members of the AVG attending the Scottsdale, Arizona 1993 Reunion. The COA is ink signed by JR "Dick" Rossi attesting to the authenticity. The names of the signers are on the certificate. Click on the thumbnails to see larger images. The size of the certificate and the bloodchit is 8-1/2 by 11 (the bloodchit slightly smaller because of turned and sewn seams)
This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a signed artifact of significant historical interest that will appreciate in value over the years.
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Adolf Hitler Signed Photograph dedicated to Herr Pg. (Parteigenosse-Party member) Prechtl
fur treue Dienste (for loyal service) dated 8.2.44
The size of the photograph is 91/2" X 12 1/2.
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Von Ribbontrop Signed and Dated Studio Photo of him to Lincoln Memorial University 30.8.36
The modern frame measures 16" X 18". The signed matted photograph measures 9" X 12".
$7,999.99
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PO-01 post World War Two German PERIOD General Walter NEHRING Death Notice & Photograph.LOT |
This is a 7 x 8-1/2 inch MINT notice along with the envelope and a
period 3-1/2 x 5 inch photograph with data on reverse. Here is another view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-010 post World War Two German PERIOD General Alfred MULLER Signed Portrait Photograph LOT |
This is a 4 x 6 inch MINT photograph, combat career write up and
envelope. Here is another view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-011 post World War Two German PERIOD General Franz REUSS Portrait Photograph LOT |
This is a 4 x 6 inch MINT photograph, combat career write up and
envelope. Here is another view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-012 post World War Two German PERIOD General Albert BRUX Portrait Photograph LOT |
This is a 4 x 6 inch MINT signed photograph, combat career write
up and envelope. Here are other views. 1 2 |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-013 post World War Two German PERIOD General Hans KISSEL Signed Card |
This is a 4 x 6 inch MINT signed card. Here is another view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-014 World War Two German PERIOD General Jurgen BOURTH signed Portrait Photograph |
This is a 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 inch MINT signed photograph with his hand
written data on the reverse. Here is another view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-015 post World War Two German PERIOD General Herman HOTH Portrait Photograph LOT |
This is a 3 x 4-1/2 inch MINT photograph, combat career write up and long hand written & signed letter. | $129.99 | Available |
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PO-016 post World War Two German PERIOD General Alfred PHILLIPI Portrait Photograph LOT |
This is a 3 x 5 inch MINT photograph, combat career write up,
signed 3-1/2 x 5 inch card & envelope. Here is another view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-017 World War Two German PERIOD SA General Johann BOHMCKER signed Portrait Photograph & Document Lot |
This is a 7-1/2 x 11 inch dated 6/16/44 quill pen ink signed
portrait lithograph photograph torn from a document and a 8 x 12 inch 14
Oct 1940 document concerning him as well. Here is another view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-018 World War Two German PERIOD Rudolf HESS Speech at BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid SHARP Photograph |
This is a 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photograph removed for an
album of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG |
$34.99 | Available |
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PO-019 World War Two German PERIOD SS GENERAL Josef SEPP DIETRICH Speech at BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid SHARP Photograph |
This is a 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photograph removed for an
album of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG |
$64.99 | Available |
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PO-020 World War Two German PERIOD General Field Marshal Werner von BLOMBERG visit at BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid SIX SHARP Photograph Lot |
This is a lot 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photographs removed for
an album of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG Here is another view. |
$99.99 | Available |
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PO-021 World War Two German PERIOD Luftwaffe General Field Marshal Erhard MILCH visit at BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid EIGHT SHARP Photograph Lot |
This is a lot 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photographs removed for
an album of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG Here are other view. |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-022 World War Two German PERIOD DAF Leader Robert LEY visit at BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid 3 SHARP Photograph Lot |
This is a lot 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photographs removed for an
album of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG |
$69.99 | Available |
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PO-023 World War Two German PERIOD BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid FOURTY SHARP Photograph Lot |
This is a lot 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photographs removed for an
album of this event. Here are other views. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 |
$129.99 | Available |
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PO-024 World War Two German SS VT REGT DEUTSCHLAND HONOR GUARD PERIOD BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid 15 SHARP Photograph Lot |
This is a lot 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photographs removed for an
album of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG Here are other views. 1 2 |
$229.99 | Available |
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PO-025 World War Two German PERIOD Erich HILGENFELDT NSV Volkswohlfahrt Leader speaking at BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid ONE SHARP Photograph Lot |
This is one 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photograph removed for an album
of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG |
$39.99 | Available |
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PO-026 World War Two German PERIOD Robert LEY & SS Officer Leaders inspect kitchen at BURG VOGLESANG 1936 Dedication Agfa Brovira Candid ONE SHARP Photograph Lot |
This is one 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch captioned photograph removed for an album
of this event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_von_Burg_Vogelsang_auf_Tal.JPG |
$39.99 | Available |
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PO-027 World War Two German PERIOD 5 Oct 1943 Letter to DR Meissner signed by Dr FABRICIUS German Ambassador to Rumania that mentions SS General Werner LORENZ & Benito MUSSOLINI |
This is a typed 8 x 11-1/2 inch letter on REICHSTAG Letterhead stationery + 2 small period photographs of his plain wedding | $129.99 | Available |
This is the official tournament cap in bright yellow with the Buick Challenge logo embroidered on the front.
This hat has many of the signatures of the top contenders on the leader board. A full list of the players and their prize money for the 1 Oct-4 Oct 1998 tournament is here. This list can be used to decipher some of the signatures if you do not recognize them immediately. This is a close-up view of the front. The signatures wrap all the way around the hat.
Payne Steward died in a horrible plane accident one year after this event, in October 1999.
This hat is maker marked PRO-25 By Atexace and Made in USA. It is enclosed in a protective clear plastic removable Loga-Tan Cap Wrap hat shield.
Some of the players that signed the hat in black, blue, and red Sharpie (and a couple in ball point pen) include:
Payne Stewart
Curtis Strange
Justin Leonard
Robert Gamez
Brent Geiberger
Omar Uresti
Russ Cochran
Jeff Maggert
Michael Bradley
Davis Love III
Hal Sutton
Larry Mize
Tom Kite
Offered at $749.99
