Gert Gustav Paul Jeschonnek – Kriegsmarine & Inspekteur der Marine (BW) (Admiral)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gert Gustav Paul Jeschonnek. Vizeadmiral Gert Gustav Paul Jeschonnek (30 October 1912 † 18 April 1999) was a German naval officer whose career bridged both the Kriegsmarine of the Second World War and the postwar Bundesmarine of the Federal Republic of Germany. He is best remembered as Inspector of the Navy (Inspekteur der Marine), the highest-ranking officer of the postwar German Navy.

Career Highlights:

• Entered the Kriegsmarine before World War II, serving in various naval capacities during the conflict.

• Survived the collapse of the Third Reich and continued his career in uniform after the founding of the Bundeswehr in 1955.

• Rose rapidly in the Bundesmarine, holding senior staff and command positions.

• In 1967, appointed Inspector of the Navy (Inspekteur der Marine), becoming the professional head of the West German Navy and shaping its Cold War development within NATO.

• Promoted to Vizeadmiral, one of the highest flag ranks in the Bundesmarine.

• Retired in 1971 after a distinguished career spanning two eras of German naval history.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Vizeadmiral Gert Gustav Paul Jeschonnek.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Clear autograph, well-preserved.