Signed Photo of SA Chief Viktor Lutze Visiting Kriegsmarine Crew – Hoffmann Press Photo
Original wartime signed photograph depicting SA-Stabschef Viktor Lutze during a visit aboard a Kriegsmarine vessel in Brest.
The image shows Lutze together with a large group of Kriegsmarine sailors and officers aboard ship. The lower front margin bears a bold original ink signature of Viktor Lutze.
Viktor Lutze became Chief of Staff of the Sturmabteilung (SA) in 1934 following the death of Ernst Röhm during the Night of the Long Knives. As leader of the SA, Lutze remained one of the highest-ranking political figures within the Third Reich and frequently appeared at official military and propaganda events throughout the war years. He died on 2 May 1943 following injuries sustained in a serious automobile accident near Potsdam.
Reverse retains the original handwritten period notation: “Besuch des Stabschef der SA Lutze an Bord im Brest.” (“Visit of SA Chief Lutze aboard ship in Brest.”)
Also visible to the reverse is the printed credit line: “Photo-Standardpresse Heinrich Hoffmann Berlin SW 68 – Nachdruck verboten”
A very interesting original Third Reich signed photograph with strong historical and display appeal, especially for collectors of SA, Kriegsmarine, political memorabilia, and wartime autographs.
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Historical Description
Original wartime press photograph showing SA-Stabschef Viktor Lutze during a visit aboard a German naval vessel, surrounded by members of the Kriegsmarine crew.
Viktor Lutze succeeded Ernst Röhm as Chief of Staff of the Sturmabteilung (SA) following the events of the “Night of the Long Knives” in 1934 and remained one of the highest-ranking SA leaders during the Third Reich period. Photographs depicting Lutze together with Kriegsmarine personnel are considerably less common than standard SA portrait material.
The reverse bears a handwritten period description reading: “Besuch des Stabschef der SA Lutze an Bord im Brest.” (“Visit of SA Chief Lutze aboard ship in Brest.”)
The photograph also carries a bold original signature of Viktor Lutze to the lower front margin. Printed at the bottom reverse is the credit line of the well-known wartime photographer Heinrich Hoffmann, Berlin SW 68, Adolf Hitler’s official photographer.
An interesting and historically relevant signed Third Reich press photograph combining SA and Kriegsmarine subject matter.
