Vintage 4x5.5 sepia photograph signed in brown ink on the front by Adolf Galland.  On the verso, he writes a short note regarding the photo.  Excellent condition.

(1912-1996) Adolf Josef Ferdinand Galland was a German Luftwaffe general and flying ace who served throughout the Second World War in Europe. He flew 705 combat missions, and fought on the Western Front and in the Defence of the Reich. On four occasions, he survived being shot down, and he was credited with 104 aerial victories, all of them against the Western Allies.

Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.
Military Record and Decorations

  • Total aerial victories: 104 confirmed in 705 combat missions (all against Western Allied aircraft)

  • Awards:

    • Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class

    • Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (29 July 1940)

    • Oak Leaves (24 September 1940)

    • Swords (9 July 1941)

    • Diamonds (28 January 1942) — one of only 27 recipients

    • Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords (for service in the Spanish Civil War)