Description
Addressed envelope with signature, 6,25 x 4,5 inch, (17.09.1946 - postmark), Allendorf (Germany), envelope of imprisonment as war prisoner* with his name, Prisoner number, and address (verso) & addressed to his wife Liny Kesselring in Bad Wiessee (front), written and signed (as sender) in blue ink "Abs. Hr. Kesselring [...]", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Albert Kesselring in a chest-up portrait in uniform (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with mild signs of wear - in fine to very fine condition.
* After the war, Kesselring was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death for ordering the murder of 335 Italian civilians in the Ardeatine massacre, and for inciting and ordering his troops to kill civilians in reprisals against the Italian resistance movement. The sentence was subsequently commuted to life imprisonment. A political and media campaign resulted in his release in 1952, ostensibly on health grounds.
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1885-1960) German Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall during World War II.
Year of Birth: 1885
Albert Kesselring was a German Field Marshal and a highly decorated officer in the German Army. He was born on November 30, 1885, in Marktsteft, Germany. He was the son of an agricultural worker and had four brothers. Kesselring joined the Bavarian Army in 1904 and was assigned to the 2nd Field Artillery Regiment. He was promoted several times and served in both World War I and World War II.
During World War I, Kesselring was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Iron Cross 1st Class. He also earned the Bavarian Military Merit Order and the Order of the Crown. After the war, he was promoted to captain and served in the Reichswehr. He was then promoted to Major and served in the Luftwaffe in 1931. Kesselring eventually rose to the rank of General of Aviation in 1939.
In 1940, Kesselring was assigned to lead the air operations in the Battle of Britain. He was successful in his mission and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1941. He was also appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the South East Asia Air Force. In this position, he was successful in defending the German-occupied territories against the Allied air forces. In 1943, Kesselring was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the West.
Kesselring was a highly decorated and respected military leader. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. He was also awarded the Grand Cross of the German Order of the Cross and the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross. In addition, Kesselring received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the highest civilian honour in Germany.
After the war, Kesselring was tried for war crimes and sentenced to death. However, his sentence was later commuted to life in prison. He was released in 1952 and died in 1960. Kesselring is remembered as a highly respected military leader who was successful in defending German-occupied territories against the Allied forces. He is also remembered as a leader who was willing to take responsibility for his actions during the war.
Albert Kesselring was an important figure in German military history. He was a highly respected leader who was successful in defending German-occupied territories against the Allied forces. He was also a leader who was willing to take responsibility for his actions during the war. Kesselring is remembered as a highly decorated and respected military leader who served his country with distinction.
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