Description: This auction is for the following General Gunther Rall WWII Ace Pilot 275 Kills SIGNED RARE CUT that was been mated with an unsigned in-uniform 8x10 photograph (printed post war) the black mat measures 11x14 inches. BIO: General Gunther Rall (Deceased) WWII 1936-1945 Luftwaffe Ace Pilot 275 victories during 621 combat missions. The third highest scoring ace pilot in victories during WWII. He was shot down eight times. Served in JG 52, JG 11 and JG 300, Recipient of 3 German Knights Cross. Took part in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain, Balkans Campaign, Eastern Front and Defense of the Reich. Later published the book “Mein Flugbuch” (My Flightbook) about his experiences during WWII. Mr. Rall flew 621 missions, scoring 275 victories and was shot down himself 8 times. He received the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords on 12 Sept, 1943 and is the third top scoring Ace of WWII. Mr. Rall qualified as a fighter pilot in 1938, and was posted to JG 52. Rall's first victory was on 18 May, during the battle of France. He was appointed commander of 8/JG 52 on 25 July, 1940, and sent to Rumania in 1941. After a short post to Crete, Rall and JG 52 were sent to the Eastern front, where after his 36th victory he was shot down and broke his back in three places. Back in action in August 1942, Rall's victory score took off, and by 29 Aug, 1943, he had scored his 200th victory in 555 missions, and downed over 40 aircraft during Oct of 1943. During April of 1944 Rall was posted to II./JG11 in defense of the Reich, on 12 May he was flying Bf 109 W. Nr. 110089 and downed two P-47's of Zemke's wolfpack before being shot down himself..... and loosing his left thumb in the combat. His last posting was with JG 300 before being captured by the American's. THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED SIGEND CUT THAT IS PICUTED IN THE SCAN. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. This cut is mated with an 8x10 photograph and the black mat measures 11x14 inches. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same JSA COA item that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to message me. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed historical and sports signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military, historical and sports autographed items.
Price: 200 USD
Location: MLB Collection
End Time: 2025-01-13T20:21:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Military
Signed by: General Gunther Rall WWII Ace 275 Kills
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: James Spence (JSA)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Modified Item: No