Lot of five items (most German): an ALS in German from Alexander Von Kluck (“The Great Battle Loser,” his repulse in 1914 marked the beginning of French success in the first Battle of the Marne), Berlin, 1928, quoting Goethe; an LS from Kolmar Von Der Goltz (German general who reorganized the Turkish army and was Military Governor of Belgium after its conquest in 1914); an AQS, May 1918 from Conrad Von Hoetzendorf (Austrian Field Marshall). In part: “Only he who preserves his cool is suitable as a military leader.”; signed military three-quarter portrait of the commander of the 6th Sub. Div. who suppressed the Kapp “putsch” in March of 1920; and, a signed 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Oberleutnant Thomlen in his military uniform. In overall fine condition. R&R COA.
