TLS signed “G. S. P. Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Headquarters Third United States Army letterhead, September 16, 1945. Letter to Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes. In full: “Young Count Rudolph Czernein, who is connected by marriage with the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg who has been very helpful to the Americans, is anxious to attend college in Heidelberg. Could you please have somebody inform me whether or not it is possible for him to do so and what papers, if any, he needs from here? He lives with his mother on an estate in the vicinity of Munich.” In fine condition, with a small stain to extreme lower left corner. Accompanied by military paraphernalia including two buttons, a collar insignia, US seal, and three patches. From the estate of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes. It was Prince Felix of Luxembourg, the husband of Grand Duchess Charlotte, who presented General Patton with the Croix de Guerre for his bravery and military virtue. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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