German naval officer (1876–1960) who attained the rank of Grossadmiral before retiring in 1943. Tried and convicted at Nuremberg, Raeder was sentenced to life in prison but was released. He published an autobiography in 1957. ALS in German on a 5.5 x 3.25 prisoner of war postcard, April 4, 1946. An untranslated message sent from Nuremberg to Pfarrer H. Hermenau. Removably presented on a collector’s sheet with historical information and a vintage postcard photo. Mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
