Description: TLS dated 19 August 1962 in untranslated German and signed at the conclusion by Erich Rudorffer. Folding creases, otherwise, in good condition. (1917-2016) Erich Rudorffer was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace who was one of a handful who served with the Luftwaffe through the whole of World War II. He was one of the most successful fighter pilots in the history of air warfare, with 222 victories claimed. Rudorffer fought in all the major German theaters of war, including the European and Mediterranean Theater of Operations and the Eastern Front. During the war he flew more than 1000 combat missions, engaging in aerial combat over 300 times. Rudorffer was shot down by flak and enemy fighters 16 times and had to take to his parachute nine times. AWARDS Wound Badge in BlackHonour Goblet of the Luftwaffe (Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe) (20 October 1940)Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "1000"Combined Pilots-Observation BadgeFinnish Order of the Cross of Liberty (2nd class)German Cross in Gold on 9 December 1941 as Leutnant in the 2./JG 2Iron Cross (1939)2nd Class (22 May 1940)1st Class (28 June 1940)Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and SwordsKnight's Cross on 1 May 1941 as Leutnant and pilot in the 6./Jagdgeschwader 2 "Richthofen"447th Oak Leaves on 11 April 1944 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Jagdgeschwader 54126th Swords on 26 January 1945 as Major (war officer) and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Jagdgeschwader 54 Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.
Price: 320 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2025-02-05T17:37:05.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Historical
Signed by: Erich Rudorffer
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
