Original Wartime Signture on a Postcard of Major Ernst Gürke (23 May 1899, Posen † 7 May 1946) was a Luftwaffe officer who rose to command Flak-Regiment 43 during the Second World War. His leadership in heavy anti-aircraft operations earned him high distinction, including the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 3 November 1942, as Major and Kommandeur of Flak-Regiment 43.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
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Other Luftwaffe service and campaign awards.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Major Ernst Gürke.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Size: standard postcard format.
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Condition: As seen – clear period ink signature with handling consistent with age.
Collector’s Note
Scarce autograph of a Luftwaffe Knight’s Cross recipient and flak regiment commander. Wartime-signed postcards from decorated Flak officers are far less common than those of fighter aces or Panzer leaders, making this a distinctive addition for collectors of Luftwaffe and Ritterkreuz history.
