Gerhard Wagner – Konteradmiral der Bundesmarine

Original postwar signature of Gerhard Wagner (1898–1987), German naval officer and later Konteradmiral of the Bundesmarine, presented on a cardboard display board with an affixed period photograph.

Gerhard Wagner served as a professional naval officer from the Imperial German Navy through the Reichsmarine and Kriegsmarine. During the Second World War he held senior staff positions, including Head of the Operations Department of the Seekriegsleitung. He was one of the German representatives involved in the partial surrender negotiations of German forces in Northwest Europe on 4 May 1945. In the postwar period, Wagner contributed to naval historical studies for the U.S. Navy and later played a significant role in the formation of the Bundesmarine, serving as Deputy Inspector of the Navy and holding senior NATO command positions.

Details:

• Authentic postwar handwritten signature

• Signed card mounted on carton board

• Photograph of Gerhard Wagner affixed to the board

• Postwar autograph, not a wartime item

Condition:
Good overall condition. Light age and handling wear consistent with postwar display pieces. Signature is clear and well-preserved.