Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Wilhelm Messer. Leutnant Wilhelm Messer (19.04.1917 † 05.04.2008) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1943 as Feldwebel in the IV. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 and the Ritterkreuz on March 12, 1945 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer of the II. Gruppe/ Transportgeschwader 2. Good condition. Measuring: 8,8×13,6cm. Comes with an extra signed letter(s) covering his service.