Wartime Autographed Postcard of Josef-Wilhelm Rettemeier
Original wartime autographed postcard of Josef-Wilhelm Rettemeier, a highly decorated German Panzer officer and Knight’s Cross recipient. The postcard shows Rettemeier receiving an award presentation while in uniform, with his signature prominently written along the lower border. The reverse is handwritten and dated Berghof, 29 April 1944, with names and ranks noted, including Hauptmann Helmut Kalbitz, Hauptmann Josef Rettemeier, and Feldwebel Walter Möse. This adds strong period context and makes the piece especially interesting as a named wartime photograph rather than a generic signed portrait. Rettemeier served as a Panzer officer during WWII and was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The included research sheet gives additional background on his wartime service, later Bundeswehr career, and postwar advisory work. A very desirable signed wartime postcard connected to a notable Panzer officer, with strong collector appeal for those focused on Knight’s Cross recipients, Panzer history, named photography, and German WWII autographed material.
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