Original Postcard with Wartime Signature of Hannes Trautloft. Oberst Oskar Bauer (03.03.1912 † 12.01.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 27, 1941 as Major und Kommandeur of the Jagdgeschwader 54 "Grünherz". Good condition. Postcardsize.
He flew 560 combat sorties and was credited with 58 victories. He was regarded as a very competent leader, and much respected from those serving beneath him. 3x Named in the Wehrmachtbericht!