This is a print of an artist’s rendition of a portrait of Condor Legion Luftwaffe Ace and Knight’s Cross Recipient Generalleutnant Adolf Galland; signed in black permanent maker; measuring 160 mm x 119 mm. With Adolf Galland’s postwar business card; measuring 100 mm x 60 mm; overall mint condition.
Footnote: Adolf Joseph Ferdinand Galland (March 19, 1912 - February 9, 1996 was a Luftwaffe General and Flying Ace, flying over 705 combat missions during the Spanish Civil War, the Polish Campaign, Battle of Belgium, Battle of France, the Battle of Britain, the Western Front, as well as during the Final Defense of the Reich. He was shot down on four occasions, surviving all of them. He was a close friend with Hermann Göring but fell out of favour when Galland criticized Göring’s use of the Luftwaffe. He survived the war and worked for the Argentinian Air Force for a short period of time. Throughout his career he was awarded the Medal for the Campaign of 1936-1939, Spanish Military Medal with Diamonds, Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds (June 6, 1939), Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant, Wound Badge in Black, Pilot/Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds (August 1940), Iron Cross 1939 (2nd Class - September 13, 1939) (1st Class May 22, 1940), Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class, and he was mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht seven times.