This is a 9 x 12 inch color lithograph of Hitler that is quill pen signed above his left uniform pocket. It came with a 6 x 8 inch letter of transmittal dated 18 September 1934 & addressed to Fraulein Margaret Merkley Box 500 Utica New York.

The condition is near excellent overall.

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This is a quill pen signed period photo of the leader of the German youth that replaced Baldur von Schirach.  He was a leader in the HJ from 1940 to the end of the war.  He was sentenced to three years in prison in 1949 after his war crimes trial.

The back of this photo is shown here.  There are some spots of paper and paste from when it was once mounted in an album.

This photo measures 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches overall.

The condition is very good to near excellent, except as noted above.

This is a unique photo, with a long inscribed dedication, signed and dated in Trieste in 1935. Benito Mussolini in civilian clothes and several high ranking general grade officers are visible in this photograph taken on the occasion of the victories in Ethiopia.

The Italian dedication and date is shown in extreme close-up here.

This photo measures 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches overall.

The condition is good to near very good, with some damage to the lower right corner than can be easily matted out without significant loss of content.

This is an official photograph taken of General Bradley before he received his 5th star (pre-1949).

This high quality glossy photograph measures 5 by 7 inches.

This is an outstanding photo of one of the most influential general officers of the US Army.  He was one of only four Army officers to be promoted to 5-star general.

The photo is encapsulated in a UV resistant sleeve and sealed in argon to preserve the photo.  It is mounted and matted in a high quality frame and it is ready to hang on the wall of your war room.  The frame measures 11-3/4 by 14-1/2 inches.

The condition is near excellent.

Bruckner was Hitler's Chief Adjutant. This is an early pre-WWII Hoffmann portrait photograph, taken before he was promoted to general. It is dedicated to Eva Braun's sister. The dedication translates as: "To Darling Gudula, my good friend with heartfelt wishes, Will"

This portrait measures 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches overall.

The condition is near excellent.

Bruckner was Hitler's Chief Adjutant. This is an early Hoffmann portrait photograph, taken before he was promoted to general. It has a long handwritten thank you message on the back in Bruckner's hand.

This is an especially nice photograph showing him wearing the extremely rare white SS uniform.

This portrait measures 3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches overall.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a 8 x 10 Inch Post World War Two USMC Commandant of the Marine Corps Four Star General Clifton B. Cates Signed Dedicated Period Official USMC Portrait Photograph.

General Cates was CMC 1 January 1948 to 31 December 1951.

Here is a close-up image of signature. This is a very large overall image.

The condition is fair to near good with significant edge wear and staining overall, as shown.

Darré was appointed Food Minister, later RSHA Minister and died in Munich in 1953. A close-up of the signature and dedication is shown below. Note the date was the occasion of the 49th birthday anniversary of Adolf Hitler. Close Up of Signature

This portrait measures 7-1/2 x 10 inches overall.

The condition is near excellent, with some yellowing to the paper from age.

Darré was appointed Food Minister, later RSHA Minister and died in Munich in 1953.

This is an image of the caption and date "1944" on the back. This was one of the propaganda photographs showing Hitler and Darré together by Hitler's train.

This photo measures 4-3/4 x 6-3/4 inches overall.

The condition is near excellent, with some slight scuffs and a minor crease at the upper left corner from age.

Early post-war (circa 1950s) quill pen signed photograph.

Here is a close-up image of signature.

Framed. Overall measurement: 11 by 14. Photo measures 9 by 12 inches.

Early pre-war (circa 1938) unsigned quill pen message from Sepp Dietrich to a young woman on a Hoffman studio portrait photograph postal card. It was mailed and postmarked May 29, 1938.

Here is a close-up image of the back.

Overall measurement: 3-5/8 by 5-5/8 inch wavy edge stock.

The SMS HESSEN was a pre-WWI battleship that figured prominently in the Battle of Jutland in WWI. She was to be scrapped, then converted to a radio-control target ship, when WWII broke out. Instead, she was refitted with the same armament carried by current German warships and went back into war.

This photo is dedicated to Seekapitan Bauer and signed by Englmann. The dedication refers to an action in Sept/Oct 1938 and it is dated 17 March 1939.

The name of the shop and the German Third Reich Kriegsmarine eagle are clearly visible. The photo is 5 by 5 inches, the entire frame is 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches.

These photographs are included in the lot:

• Commander Bauer portrait
• Commander Bauer receiving hero medal
• HESSEN at sea circa 1939
• HESSEN at anchor circa 1939
• HESSEN in camouflage circa late 1939

It is in excellent condition, with some light foxing.

The SMS HESSEN was a pre-WWI battleship that figured prominently in the Battle of Jutland in WWI. She was to be scrapped, then converted to a radio-control target ship, when WWII broke ou t. Instead, she was refitted with the same armament carried by current German warships and went back into war.

This photo is dedicated to Commander Bauer and signed by the Squadron commander. The dedication refers to an action 5 June 1938.

Included in this lot is the photo of the HESSEN on fire and German firefighters on deck dealing with the blaze. It measures 6-3/4 by 9 inches overall in the frame.

The photo is 4-1/4 by 6-1/4 inches, the entire frame is 8-1/4 by 11 inches.

It is in excellent condition, with some light foxing.

The photograph is a pre-war production Franz Bauer studio portrait photograph.

It measures 4 by 6 inches. It has a studio marked back.

It is in excellent condition with a light brush from a fingerprint on on the "K" in the signature.

He was executed by hanging as a result of the Nurnberg War Crimes trials.

The photograph is a pre-war production Hoffmann studio portrait photograph.

It measures 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches. It has a postcard back.

It is in excellent condition.

Included with this photo is a 1946 period photograph of Frick after his execution by hanging as a result of the Nurnberg War Crimes trials.

The page has a dedication in Frick's hand reading "The Saar may Live!" dated to 1935 when Saarland was was returned to Germany by plebiscite.  It is also signed by his adjutant.

It measures 7-1/4 by 10 inches. It has a clipped portion of a personal letter from the German who acquired the autograph included, as shown here.

It is in excellent condition.

Frick was executed by hanging as a result of the Nurnberg War Crimes trials.

We have several of these, all signed in the early 1980s, this one is representative.

The photograph is a post-war production of the original Hoffmann studio portrait photograph.

It measures 4 by 6 inches.

It is in excellent condition.

We also have a number of photographs of General Galland taken in the 1970s and 1980s, in various situations, events, and locations. Inquire for details, an email link is at the top of this page.

The photograph is a post-war photograph taken at a dinner event in Germany in the early 1980s.  Both signatures are in gold ink.  Galland's wife Heidi is seated to his right.

It measures 5 by 7 inches.

It is in excellent condition.

This 4-1/2 by 6 inch card is a post-war production Charles Rosner artwork of a Messerschmitt Me-109 in flight.

It measures 4 by 6 inches. This is a close-up of the signature.

It is in generally fair to good condition, with some wear at the edges and mounted to a piece of album page.

An Original & Authentic 8 x 10 Inch Aviatrix Lillian Gatlin Signed, Dated, and Dedicated To General & Mrs Mason M. Patrick July 1, 1923 Photograph.

This item is shown per the image furnished. The photograph was taken in San Francisco, and it is marked with the photographer's credit at the lower left ("Bushnell S. F.") General Mason Patrick was the first general of the fledgling US Army Air Service from WWI.

Lillian Gatlin was the first woman to fly across the continental United States in October, 1922, less than one year before this photograph was signed. She flew as a passenger on a US Mail DeHavilland DH-4 biplane -- literally "mailed" as a Special Delivery package! The plane left San Francisco on 5 October 1922, stopped at Reno, Salt Lake City, Rock Springs and Cheyenne, Wyoming, North Platte and Omaha, Nebraska, Iowa City, Chicago, and Cleveland, and ended the trip at Mineola, New York, on 8 October. Her total flying time was 27 hours, 11 minutes, and covered an estimated 2680 miles. She was also a writer and the president of the National Gold Star Mothers. The flight was intended to promote a Memorial Day for fliers.

The condition is generally near excellent, with some slight fading to sepia from age.

This is an official US Army photograph showing MG Gavin looking up to the sky watching his men jump.

This high quality glossy photograph measures 8 by 10 inches, and matted slightly smaller to hide the margins. The signature is a post retirement signed as James M. Gavin, LtGen U.S. Army (ret). The photo is encapsulated in a UV resistant sleeve and sealed in argon to preserve the photo.  It is mounted and matted in a high quality frame that measures 12-3/4 by 15-3/4 inches.

This is an outstanding photo of one of the most influential airborne paratrooper officers during the formative years of the US Army airborne.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a wartime quill pen signed Hoffmann studio portrait photograph.

The photograph is of the most highly decorated member of the Waffen SS (he was one of the holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds in 1944).  This photo dates between November 1943 and November 1944, as he is wearing SS-Gruppenführer und Generaleutnant der Waffen-SS rank.

Here is a close-up of the rear.

Photo measures 5-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches.

Pre-War Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels signed, 1938 dated, and dedicated presentation photograph.

The photograph is a Sandau of Berlin official portrait photograph on semi-gloss stock. It is quill pen signed and dedicated to Gauleiter Hinrich Lohse or Schleswig by Dr. Goebbels.

Here is a close-up of the dedication and signature. A brief description and translation of the dedication is shown here.

This is an extremely rare dedicated photograph to one of the 32 district leaders, and unique in that it was presented and named to Hinrich Lohse.

Photo measures 5-3/8 by 7-3/4 inches on a larger 8 by 11 inch signed matte.

Mounted in 17-1/2 by 21 inch post-war frame.

This is a superior quality Hermann A. Wiechmann, München photograph. The back shows the photo credit and names the principles on the front.

It measures 5-7/8 by 4-1/8 inches.

The condition is excellent.

This is a composite photostat with original inked dedication, information, and signature.

This oversized photo measures 11 by 17 inches.  It is printed on linen textured stock. It was folded neatly in thirds, apparent in the image.

The condition is near very good throughout.

Reichsmarshal Hermann Göring photograph with separate signature clip in a pre-WWII Zeitner Luftwaffe Eagle Frame.

This is a very scarce pre-war Luftwaffe eagle  hammered silver frame made by Göring's favored silversmith, Dr. Herbert Zeitner of Berlin. His maker mark is shown here, and the silver content is shown here. This frame usually is seen with the Reichsmarshal Eagle emblem, however, since this is a pre-war frame, it has the Luftwaffe eagle emblem. The frame measures 13-1/2 by 18 inches.

The photograph measures 9 by 12 inches. The signature clip is about 4 by 2 inches. The matting and mounting are post war. There is deep tarnish on the frame from age.

Nürnberg Trials Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring signed and dedicated photograph.

This photograph was presented to "Herrn Ploner", one of the US Army intelligence officers assigned to Göring during the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials. The dedication is a standard Goring sentiment, shown in close-up here. There is an identical photograph and similar dedication in the book Pattern of Circles by John Dolibois shown here. It is written in quill pen on an Official Hoffmann pebble grain paper original photograph. The frame is a hammered silver frame, made by Göring's favored silversmith, Dr. Herbert Zeitner of Berlin. His maker mark and the silver content is shown here. This frame usually is seen with the Reichsmarschall Eagle emblem, however, since this is a 1946 era photograph, it does not have the emblem.

The photograph measures 6-1/2 by 9 inches. It is mounted in a postwar wooden frame measuring 10-3/4 by 13-7/8 inches. There is deep tarnish on the frame from age. The glass is broken at the upper right corner, with the glass corner absent. It has a textured linen back with an integral stand, shown here.

This is a late 1930s Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring and Emmy Göring signed photograph.

This photograph is presented in an Art Deco Silver frame. It is double content and maker marked on the back, at the securing tabs, shown here and here.

The signatures are written in quill pen, each signed by the personality. The signatures are shown in close-up here.

The photograph measures 5 by 6-3/4 inches. It is shown in a close-up view here.

It is mounted in a prewar STERLING marked silver frame measuring 8 by 10 inches. There is moderate tarnish on the frame from age. It has a textured velvet back with an integral stand, shown here.

This is a Reichsmarschall Hermann Goring signed and dedicated photograph.

This photograph was presented.  The 5 line dedication is a standard Goring sentiment, shown in close-up here.  There is an identical photograph and similar dedication in the book.  Pattern of Circles by John Dolibois shown here.  It is written in quill pen on an Official Hoffman pebble grain paper original photograph.  The frame is as stated above.

This is a Frau Luise Jodl signed and dedicated color photo.

This photograph was signed and dedicated to Major Charles Snyder in blue quill pen with a full name signature. She signed this for me on one of our many visits together in the early 1970s. We also have some of her original signed and initialed original oil paintings in the collectible art section of the website.

On April 7, 1945 former secretary and mistress Luise Katharina von Benda married OKW Alfred Jodl, a year after his first wife died.  She was instrumental in his defense, however, she was unable to get the requisite documents to prove he was not guilty of crimes against humanity. OKW Alfred Jodl was convicted and executed as a result of the sentence passed at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials. He was later (1953) found to be Not Guilty of the crimes he was accused of and executed for, and what remained of his possessions were returned to Luise Jodl. Note his photographs on her mantle.

The photograph measures 10-1/4 by 12-3/4 inches. It is permanently matted on a heavy studio marked carrier measuring 11 by 14 inches.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a Mininsterpraesident Georg Joel signed and dedicated Heinrich Hoffmann photograph.

This photograph was blue quill pen signed and dedicated to Gauleiter Carl Röver (Kark Roever) on the occasion of Joel's promotion as Reichstatthalter of Oldenburg-Bremen on May 5, 1933.

Joel was one of 2 "agents" sent by Martin Bormann (along with an SS doctor) to ensure Röver didn't get to England to sue for peace with Winston Churchill in May, 1942.

"On the night of May 13, 1942, Röver startled the party hierarchy when he announced that he was going to see the Führer on the next day and then proceed to meet Winston Churchill, in order to make peace. Coming virtually on the first anniversary of Rudolf Hess' flight to Scotland, the matter was immediately brought to Martin Bormann's attention. An SS physician diagnosed the last stages of syphilis in Roever, and he was rushed to an isolated area. Two agents [Georg Joel, Ministerpräsident of Oldenburg and the Stabsleiter of the Röver's Gauleitung] were sent by Bormann to examine Röver, and they reported on May 15 that the sick man had succumbed to heart failure. The whole matter was hushed up and soon forgotten in the course of the war."
(Excerpted from Charles Hamilton's Leaders and Personalities of the Third Reich, R. James Bender Publishing, 1984; story also found in Karl Höffkes, Hitlers Politische Generale, Grabert-Verlag, 1986/1997)

The photograph measures 7 by 9-3/8 inches. It is stamped on the back with a Heinrich Hoffmann Presse handstamp and has a lightly penciled English caption detailing the personalities and event.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a signed and dedicated President Lyndon Baines Johnson photograph.

This photograph is signed in black quill pen with a full name signature and dedication in his own handwriting (NOT autopen).

The photograph is dedicated to Vice Admiral Charles L. Melson, former Superintendent of the US Naval Academy and Commander and President of the Naval War College at the time of the presentation of this photograph.

The photograph measures 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches and the frame measures 11-3/4 by 14-1/2.

We have VADM Melson's WWII Plank Owner's pennant on the US Flag page, available separately.  There is also a longer, much more detailed history of VADM Melson's military career there.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a signed and dedicated President Lyndon Baines Johnson  photograph.

This photograph is signed in black quill pen with a full name signature and dedication in his own handwriting (NOT autopen).

The photograph is dedicated to Dominique D'Ermo, the famous Washington DC restaurateur who owned Dominique's, running the restaurant for 14 years from 1974 to 1987.  The original lot consignment Dominique's marked inventory tag is still present on the back.

The photograph measures 10-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches and the frame measures 16-1/4 by 20-1/4.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a signed Count von Luckner "Sea Devil" 1928 dated photogravure print

This photo is signed in blue quill pen as "Felix Count Luckner" in his own handwriting and dated January (possibly June) 1928.

This was one of the finest German raider captains in WWI, commanding the tall sailing ship SEEADLER (Sea Eagle). He never lost a man to accident or enemy action. After WWI, he retired to travel the US and England. He did not participate in WWII.  He died at the age of 87 in 1968.

The photo measures 7 by 9 inches.  There are some old tape repairs to the back side, and there are signs of wear and some moderate damage and ink running from moisture.

The condition is good to near very good.

This is a signed Vice President Richard Milhous Nixon special engraved inaugural invitation.

This is an RSVP Inaugural Committee special invitation that is signed in black quill pen as "Richard Nixon" in his own handwriting (NOT autopen).

The invitation is custom printed with a very heavy gold embossed seal on heavy high rag content paper.

The invitation measures 12-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches and the frame measures 27 by 20-1/2. It is double mat mounted with an engraved brass plate and photo of Richard Nixon signing this exact document in a museum quality frame with acid-free materials throughout.

The condition is near excellent.

This is an extremely rare SA-Obergruppenführer (Gruppe Schlesien) Edmund Heines 1934 signed photograph with black silk funeral ribbon.

This photograph is signed in black quill pen with a full name signature.

Heines was executed on the Night of the Long Knives after being caught in bed with an unidentified 18 year old.  He was not arrested nor given the opportunity to suicide as was granted (and refused by) Ernst Roehm.

The photograph measures 9 by 12 inches.

The condition is near excellent.

Nürnberg Trials Rudolf Hess signed photograph.

This Atelier Conrad, Berlin photograph is quill pen signed "R.Heß" during the War Crimes Trials.

Here is a close-up image of signature.

The photograph measures 3-3/4 by 5-1/2 inches. It is mounted in a post-war frame measuring 6 by 8 inches.

Pre-WWII Official H. Hoffman, München 2 N.W. Signed Dated Dedicated Adolf Hitler photograph.

This photograph is quill pen signed with Hitler's standard "With heartfelt appreciation 29 October 39" and "Af. Hitler" and shown here in close-up.

This is a very unusual late 1939 photograph of Hitler wearing civilian clothes. The angle of the photo shows his light-colored eyes clearly.

The photograph measures 6-1/4 by 8 inches. It has the official Hoffmann stamp, part of which shows under the mat glued to the back, as shown here.

The photo is accompanied by a named invitation to Heinrich Hoffmann to attend Hitler's 49th birthday on April 20, 1938. It measures 7-1/2 by 4-3/4

The condition of both pieces is near excellent, as apparent in the images.

Pre-WWII Official Signed Adolf Hitler photograph.

This photograph is quill pen signed "Af. Hitler" It appears to be a late 1930s signature.

This is a fairly scarce posed portrait photograph of Hitler, taken wearing civilian clothes. Unlike the photograph below, he is not wearing an armband in this photo. Note the very wide lapels on the double-breasted suit coat in comparison to the photograph below.

The photograph measures approximately 7 by 9 inches. It is mounted in a post-war museum quality frame with double mats, and a brass engraved plaque in a gilt wooden frame measuring 13 by 20 inches. It is ready to display.

This photograph is quill pen signed "Af. Hitler" It is a 1935 signature.

This is a fairly scarce posed portrait photograph of Hitler, taken wearing civilian clothes. Note the very wide lapels on the double-breasted suit coat.

The photograph measures approximately 10 by 14 inches. It is mounted on a period war time Hoffmann stamped  (2)  11 x 16 inch mat. The condition is near excellent with a small crease in one corner as shown.

Pre-WWII Official Signed Adolf Hitler Litho Portrait.

This Litho is quill pen signed by Hitler on the front and appears to have State Secretary Meissner's signature in pencil on the back along with several unit numbers. It is a l926 signature commemorating the Hitler Week festivities at Gau Ruhr.

This is a fairly scarce signed event portrait of Hitler, during the very early years of the Nazi Party..

The litho measures approximately 6.5 by 9 inches.

WWII Signed Adolf Hitler photograph.

This photograph is quill pen signed and dedicated photograph, dated 15 June 1943.

This is a fairly scarce dedicated photograph. It was folded in quarters at one time, and there are creases on the photograph from the original folds.

The photograph measures approximately 7 by 9 inches. It is mounted in a post-war museum quality frame with double mats, and a brass engraved plaque in a tarnished silver color wooden frame measuring 13 by 20 inches. It is ready to display.

This is signed by Heinrich Lohse, Gauleiter of Schleswig-Holstein at the left and Gauleiter of North Westphalia Alfred Meyer on the right. It is dated March 7, 1937.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with the exception of some very minor stains and marks.

The signature is shown in close-up here.

The photograph measures 7-3/4 by 10 inches and the mat with signatures 8-1/4 by 11-3/4 overall

The signature is written in black quill pen at the lower center of the photo.

The condition is very good, with the exception of a missing corner at the upper left and a crease at the upper right corner that do not significantly detract and could be easily be hidden with proper mounting and framing.  The photo has  a Hoffmann studio hand stamp on the back.

The photograph measures 4-3/4 by 6-3/4 inches.

The 9-1/4 by 11-1/4 inch photo is mounted on a 14 by 18 inch mat.

The condition is very good, with some minor wear and soil apparent on the mat.

This is an unusual item. von Hindenburg is shown in civilian attire in this Franz Hanfstaegl photogravure of the Walter Firle portrait of the German leader. The heavy high rag content paper measures 10 by 13-1/4 inches.

The photograph has a blue ink printed signature in von Hindenburg's bold style.

There is a penciled notation at the top stating it was recovered from the Reich Chancellery, Berlin on the 27th of September, 1945.

The condition is generally near-excellent, with some slight soiling.

This is an unique item, significant in the details shown in the dedication to Rudolf Hess. It was presented on 5 February 1940 -- about one year before Hess escaped to England (in May 1941). It is a large format photo, measuring 13 by 16-1/2 inches and framed under glass wooded gilt frame measuring 14 by17-1/2 inches.

The photograph has a black ink quill pen signature and dedication. The links are to close-ups.  The entire dedication and signature is shown here.

There is a penciled photographer's signature at the bottom.

The condition is generally near-excellent, with some slight soiling.

This is a page and portions of the 1st Edition of the 1944 German book Offiere des Führers, signed during the war.

The signature is simply signed "Keitel" in quill pen. It is shown in close-up here.

The photograph measures 6 by 9 inches. It is not mounted. The front and back covers, title page, and signed page are included in this lot.

There is significant edge wear and some tears to the covers, evident in the images. The page with the signature is near-excellent.

Both photos are signed, the top one has a dedication and 1989 date.

The letter has the original envelope with his imprinted Vienna (Wein) Austria address.

The top photograph measures 4 by 6 inches. It is not mounted. The bottom photo is 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches mounted on paper. The letter is has fold lines from mailing. The back of the envelope has his identification and address printed on it.

The condition is near-excellent.

This is a Scherl Bilderdienst official portrait photograph, signed during the War. The photo credit stamp is on the back.

The signature is simply signed "Leeb - Generalfeldmarschall" in quill pen.

The photograph measures 5 by 7 inches. It is not mounted.

There is significant edge wear and some tears evident in the images. There is some fading to sepia starting. It is priced accordingly.

This is a Hoffmann official portrait photograph, signed during the War Crimes Trials.

Here is a close-up image of signature.

The photograph measures 3-3/4 by 5-1/2 inches. It is mounted in a post-war frame measuring 6-3/4 by 8-3/4 inches.

This is a 10-1/2 x 14 Inch Pre World War Two USMC Commandant General John A. Lejeune Signed Period Official USMC Captioned Photograph Of The 1921 Award of the Francis C. Cummings Match Cup Trophy for 500 Yard Rapid Fire to Cutts.

General Lejeune was CMC from 1 July 1920 to 4 March 1929.

Here is a close-up image of signature. This is a very large overall image.

The condition is fair to near good with significant edge wear and staining overall, as shown.

This is a 9 x 7 Inch World War Two US Army Oklahoma National Guard Signed Period Official dedicated Photograph of one of the highest ranking members of the US Army National Guard in Regular Army service.

MG McLain is arguably one of the most highly decorated and accomplished military commanders from the ranks of the Citizen Soldiers.  He served in the Mexico Border war, WWI, and WWII.  He received TWO Distinguished Service Cross medals, commanded both the 45th Division Artillery and 90th Infantry Divisions, and was the only National Guard general ever to command an Army Corps (XIX Corps), and the first Guardsman to be promoted to the rank of Regular Army Brigadier General.  A brief biography of his accomplishments is here. Here is a close-up image of signature and dedication to his fellow soldier in combat, General Bailey, commander of the Berlin Constabulary at the end of the war.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

This is a post war signed photograph with four award document photocopies included in the lot. The awards are for the fighter bar in bronze and gold, an honor award from Hermann Göring and a record of each of his victories, documenting the aircraft he shot down during the war, with his printed signature.

This is a close-up of the signature. It is signed in silver ink and annotated JG3 & JG51.

The photograph measures 4 by 6 inches.

This is an official US Army photograph showing General Ridgway in front of the United Nations flag.

This high quality glossy photograph measures 8 by 10 inches, and matted slightly smaller to hide the margins. The signature is a post retirement signed as M.B. Ridgway. It is mounted and matted in a high quality frame that measures 11-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches.  There is a bronze paratrooper airborne badge applied to the front of the glass.

This is an outstanding photo of one of the most influential airborne paratrooper officers during the formative years of the US Army airborne.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a 1990 vintage felt tip pen signed WWII photograph of the actress with a WWII period photograph of Leni with Hitler.

This is a close-up view of the signed photo.

The photograph measures 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, matted as shown.

The frame measures 13 by 18 inches.

It is completely handwritten in quill pen on his official portrait photo card with his identification on the back.

The personal greeting and best wishes to a soldier named "Rott" is dated 30.5.40

It measures 4-1/4 by 5-3/4 inches.

The condition is near good with some wrinkles and creases from age.

It is quill pen signed on heavy card stock.

It is printed on straight edge paper with a plain lined post card back.

It measures 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some fading to sepia and minor stains.

This is an official US Army photograph showing General Taylor in his tropical tan uniform.

This high quality glossy photograph measures 8 by 10 inches, and matted slightly smaller to hide the margins. The signature is a post retirement signed as Maxwell D. Taylor. It is mounted and matted in a high quality frame that measures 12-1/2 by 15 inches.  There is a 101st Airborne Division patch and Airborne arch applied to the front of the glass.

This is an outstanding photo of one of the most influential airborne paratrooper officers during the formative years of the US Army airborne.

The condition is near excellent.

This is an official portrait photograph, signed in 1967.

Here is a close-up image of signature.

The photograph measures 8 by 10 inches. It is mounted in a post-war frame measuring 9 by 11 inches.

Early wartime signed quill pen signed portrait photograph postal card.

Here is a close-up image of the back, showing the Mimosa printer's mark.  His current rank is noted on the back in German script.

Overall measurement: 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inch wavy edge stock.

This is a 8 x 10 Inch WWII World War Two USMC Medal Of Honor Recipient Commandant of the Marine Corps Four Star General Alexander Archer Vandegrift Signed Dedicated Period Official USMC Portrait Photograph.

General Vandegrift was CMC 1 January 1944 to 31 December 1947.

Here is a close-up image of signature. This is a very large overall image.

The condition is fair to near good with significant edge wear and staining overall, as shown.

This is a 8 x 10 Inch group photograph depicting three of the crew of the Enola Gay, with Van Kirk at the far left.  It is signed with his "Dutch Van Kirk" signature, his assignment as Navigator on the Enola Gay and the date the bomb was dropped on 6 Aug 1945.

Here is a close-up image of his calling card, also included in this lot.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

This is an official photograph taken of BG Yarborough with President John F. Kennedy in the very early 1960s.

This high quality glossy photograph measures 8 by 10 inches.

This is an outstanding photo of one of the most influential airborne paratrooper officers during the formative years of the US Army airborne.

The condition is near excellent.