German field marshal (1891–1944) who earned the sobriquet “The Desert Fox” for his tactical genius as Commander of the Afrika Korps. In 1944 he was implicated in a plot to assassinate Hitler; given the choice of suicide or a trial, he ended his own life with poison. Partial DS, signed “Rommel,” one page trimmed in size to 8 x 5.75, no date. An untranslated document related to the reception of a telex by the KS Potsdam. In fine condition, with light toning and a few small wrinkles. R&R COA.
