An Extensive Document Grouping Of General Of The Aviators Hermann Von Der Lieth-Thomsen Newly Listed and Elizabeth

and Elizabeth

reverse illustrating a right hand gripping a downward pointing sword

This lot is accompanied by a 7 page military service record

A large photo (17cm x 12cm) or 7 x 5 inches aprox

Quebec Cigarette Case - Sterling silver

An Extensive Document Grouping Of General Of The Aviators Hermann Von Der Lieth-Thomsen Newly Listed and ElizabethThis is an extensive grouping of documents and photographs belonging to the General of the Aviators (General der Flieger) and founding father of German Aviation, Hermann von der Lieth Thomson. Included here is a transcript of a speech Thomsen gave to Major Wilhelm Siegert in 1916 on occasion of him being awarded the Knights Cross of the House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords. As a token of Thomsens appreciation, he adds a small private award of his