DS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. A colorful illustration of the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Allied Expeditionary Forces, signed under the image in blue ink by Eisenhower. Description of the insignia underneath reads, in part: “Upon a field of heraldic sable (BLACK), representing the darkness of Nazi oppression, is shown the sword of liberation in the form of a crusader's sword, the flames arising from the hilt and leaping up the blade. This represents avenging justice by which the enemy power will be broken in Nazi-dominated Europe. Above the sword is a rainbow emblematic of hope containing all the colors of which the National Flags of the Allies are composed.” Accompanied by an actual matching cloth shoulder patch, and by the original censored envelope, postmarked May 6, 1945. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning.
In December 1943, Ike was named the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, and the following February he was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), a position he held until the end of the war in Europe in May 1945. Under his command, SHAEF planned and carried out the Allied assault on the coast of Normandy in June 1944, liberated western Europe, and invaded Germany. Not only is the signature of one of America’s most brilliant military leaders and chief executives presented here, it also carries with it a patch that saw the epic battles of the war. It was this patch that was there on D-Day; it was this patch that witnessed the atrocities committed upon the German people; it was this patch that with honor and fortitude broke down the Nazi tyranny. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
