Author: JOHNEN, Wilhelm (1921-2002)
Title: Photograph Signed
Description: This Knight's Cross-winning Luftwaffe ace was a night fighter, recording 34 victories in more than 200 missions. PS, 3½" X 5", n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern reproduction of a WW2-era black and white snapshot of Johnen in uniform and wearing his Knight's Cross emerging from his plane's cockpit. In a light area along the top he has rubberstamped in blue "Mit dem Fliegergruss / 'Hals- und Beinbruch'" (With the flyer's greeting "break a leg," approximately), and in a light area at lower right he signs and inscribes in black ballpoint: "Wm Johnen / Hpmn. & Kdr. / [illegible] / III.N.J.G. 6." With original envelope, addressed in Johnen's hand. .
Keywords: Military
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Title: Photograph Signed
Description: This Knight's Cross-winning Luftwaffe ace was a night fighter, recording 34 victories in more than 200 missions. PS, 3½" X 5", n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern reproduction of a WW2-era black and white snapshot of Johnen in uniform and wearing his Knight's Cross emerging from his plane's cockpit. In a light area along the top he has rubberstamped in blue "Mit dem Fliegergruss / 'Hals- und Beinbruch'" (With the flyer's greeting "break a leg," approximately), and in a light area at lower right he signs and inscribes in black ballpoint: "Wm Johnen / Hpmn. & Kdr. / [illegible] / III.N.J.G. 6." With original envelope, addressed in Johnen's hand. .
Keywords: Military
Price: US$ 55.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 38061
- Book number: 38061
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