Bidspirit auction | ALBERT KESSELRING

ALBERT KESSELRING - (1885 - 1960) Field Marshal in the Luftwaffe, tried for war crimes. His death sentence commuted due to ill health. Holder of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Bad Wiessee, Feb. 25, 1956, in German. In part: '... of course I would be happy to fulfill your wish. Photo is enclosed. I don't know of a Hauptman Arenschildt. In spite of the fact that I am a ”Diamond winner” myself, I paid little attention to medals. Signed Kesselring.