German rocket scientist (1912–1977) who emigrated to the United States following World War II and assumed an instrumental role in the development of the American space program. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Erwin A. Gerken, Sincerely, Wernher von Braun.” A few scattered dings and surface marks, and deliberate slight roughening of emulsion in signature area to allow ink adhesion, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
