Author: GREINER, Georg (1920-2014)
Title: Photograph Signed / Autograph Note Signed
Description: This lieutenant colonel with the Luftwaffe's distinguished Night Fighter Wing was a night fighter ace and squadron commander who racked up 51 aerial victories during World War II, earning him the Knight's Cross. PS, 4" X 6", n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern glossy print of an informal WW2-era portrait of Greiner in uniform and wearing his Knight's cross, handsomely signed in bold black ink near the bottom, where he adds credentials ""Hpt. u. Kdr IV.NJG1" (Captain and Commander fourth group of Night Fighter Wing 1); in addition, he boldly signs and inscribes the blank verso, dating it Wangen, Germany, 25 March 1998. Accompanied by an ANS, heavy stock 6" X 3½" card, n.p. n.y. Addressed to "Dear Catherine." Near fine. Entirely in German, he graciously thanks Catherine Hiltenbrand for writing and sends this "WWII-Foto," which he hopes she will like. Boldly signed in full. Original transmittal envelope also present, addressed in Greiner's hand. .

Keywords: Military


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