Nicolaus von Below – Adjutant of Adolf Hitler (Führerbunker ’45)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Nicolaus von Below. Oberst Nicolaus von Below (20 September 1907 † 24 July 1983) was a Luftwaffe officer best remembered for his role as Adjutant to Adolf Hitler. His unique position placed him at the very heart of the Reich’s leadership throughout the Second World War, giving him a front-row perspective on critical events and decisions.

Historical Significance:

• Served as Hitler’s Luftwaffe adjutant from 1937 until the final days of the Third Reich.

• Present in the Führerbunker during the final battle for Berlin in April 1945.

• On 29 April 1945, after Hitler’s marriage to Eva Braun, von Below was a witness to Hitler’s Last Will and Testament.

  • He did not sign the Political Testament but added his name to the Private Testament.

• With Hitler’s permission, von Below left the bunker before the final collapse of Berlin and was later taken into Allied custody.

Postwar Life:

• Survived captivity and later published his memoirs, providing firsthand testimony of his time as Hitler’s adjutant.

• Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1983.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Nicolaus von Below. Little bit smaller than Postcardsize.