Autographed Portrait of Hermann Göring
Signed portrait of Hermann Göring in its original silver presentation frame. Called the ‘Paladin of the Führer’ by some, Göring was well-liked amongst the German populace for his perceived accessibility, sociability and humor, especially in comparison to other high-ranking Nazi officials. His antisemitism was also known to be more moderated compared to his peers such as Goebbels or Himmler, adopting a more pragmatic approach as the environment deemed expedient.
The photograph, approx. 10 x 13 in. depicts the Reichsmarschall half-length in full dress uniform c. 1940, his marshal’s baton and awards readily visible. Based on research revealing a similar pose from the same photo session, it is presumed that this was the first official photograph taken to commemorate his 1940 promotion to Reichsmarschall des Grossdeutschen Reiches (Reich Marshal of the Greater German Reich) after the fall of France. The photograph is encased within a 10.75 x 13.75 in. hammered sterling silver frame, the top adorned with a 3.2 in. wide eagle clutching two crossed marshal’s batons and a swastika, the official motif of the Reichsmarschall.
Hermann Göring was born in the Kingdom of Bavaria in 1893. A veteran fighter ace of the First World War, he distinguished himself as commander of Jagdgeschwader I (1st Fighter Squadron) succeeding Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron.
An early member of the Nazi Party, Göring partook in the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 where he was wounded. He received morphine during his treatment, after which he developed a lifelong addiction to the substance, and it is said that this morphine habit contributed to his obesity in later life. Following the establishment of the Third Reich, Göring rose to become the second most powerful man in Germany, wielding great influence in both the civilian and military administration. After being named commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe, courtesy of his experience as a bona fide First World War fighter ace, Göring was bestowed with the honorary rank of Reichsmarschall upon the triumphant conclusion of the French campaign, specifically created for his exploits during it. This rank gave him effective seniority over all officers within the German armed forces.
Göring surrendered himself to the Allies in 1945 and was tested to have an IQ of 138 during captivity. He committed suicide by cyanide at the age of 53, the night before his scheduled execution.
“The victor will always be the judge, and the vanquished the accused.” — Hermann Göring (1945)
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Signed portrait of Hermann Göring in its original silver presentation frame. Called the ‘Paladin of the Führer’ by some, Göring was well-liked amongst the German populace for his perceived accessibility, sociability and humor, especially in comparison to other high-ranking Nazi officials. His antisemitism was also known to be more moderated compared to his peers such as Goebbels or Himmler, adopting a more pragmatic approach as the environment deemed expedient.
The photograph, approx. 10 x 13 in. depicts the Reichsmarschall half-length in full dress uniform c. 1940, his marshal’s baton and awards readily visible. Based on research revealing a similar pose from the same photo session, it is presumed that this was the first official photograph taken to commemorate his 1940 promotion to Reichsmarschall des Grossdeutschen Reiches (Reich Marshal of the Greater German Reich) after the fall of France. The photograph is encased within a 10.75 x 13.75 in. hammered sterling silver frame, the top adorned with a 3.2 in. wide eagle clutching two crossed marshal’s batons and a swastika, the official motif of the Reichsmarschall.
Hermann Göring was born in the Kingdom of Bavaria in 1893. A veteran fighter ace of the First World War, he distinguished himself as commander of Jagdgeschwader I (1st Fighter Squadron) succeeding Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron.
An early member of the Nazi Party, Göring partook in the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 where he was wounded. He received morphine during his treatment, after which he developed a lifelong addiction to the substance, and it is said that this morphine habit contributed to his obesity in later life. Following the establishment of the Third Reich, Göring rose to become the second most powerful man in Germany, wielding great influence in both the civilian and military administration. After being named commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe, courtesy of his experience as a bona fide First World War fighter ace, Göring was bestowed with the honorary rank of Reichsmarschall upon the triumphant conclusion of the French campaign, specifically created for his exploits during it. This rank gave him effective seniority over all officers within the German armed forces.
Göring surrendered himself to the Allies in 1945 and was tested to have an IQ of 138 during captivity. He committed suicide by cyanide at the age of 53, the night before his scheduled execution.
“The victor will always be the judge, and the vanquished the accused.” — Hermann Göring (1945)
