$435.00
Condition: Excellent
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Product Description: Exceptionally rare and original piece of Adolf Hitler’s personal stationery, accompanied by its matching envelope. This stationery set was recovered in Munich by a U.S. soldier in 1945. As the war neared its end and the fall of Berlin became imminent, many Nazi Party (NSDAP) documents and Hitler-related items were relocated to Munich. In May 1945, the U.S. 42nd and 45th Infantry Divisions and supporting units entered the city, discovering a trove of Third Reich artifacts within the ruins of the Braunhaus and Führerbau. This particular stationery is a remarkable survivor from that period.
The set includes a sheet of Adolf Hitler’s personal letterhead featuring an embossed eagle, which he used for notes and correspondence, along with a matching envelope bearing the official seal. The condition is good, with only a small hole at the top, as shown in the photos. Originally acquired from the Gettysburg Museum of History, this item comes with Certificate of Authenticity from them.
Historical Description: Adolf Hitler’s personal stationery was a symbol of power and authority within the Third Reich, used for official correspondence, personal notes, and directives. Like many aspects of Nazi-era iconography, Hitler’s stationery was meticulously designed to reflect the regime’s ideology and hierarchy.
During his time as Chancellor and Führer of Germany, Hitler’s official letterhead typically featured an embossed Reich eagle clutching a swastika, often accompanied by his name in an elegant script. The stationery varied depending on the purpose—some were reserved for state matters, others for personal or party use, and certain versions were exclusive to his residences such as the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, the Berghof in Bavaria, or his Munich offices. The envelopes were equally distinct, often bearing the embossed eagle and Hitler’s personal seal.
Much of this material was destroyed in the final days of the war. As the Allies advanced and Berlin faced imminent collapse, many Nazi officials attempted to destroy records and personal effects to prevent them from falling into enemy hands. However, a significant portion of Hitler’s stationery and personal documents were relocated to Munich, which had long served as the ideological heart of the Nazi Party. In May 1945, when American forces—particularly the U.S. 42nd and 45th Infantry Divisions—entered Munich, they uncovered vast amounts of Nazi Party documents, artifacts, and personal belongings in locations such as the Führerbau and the Brown House, the Nazi Party headquarters.
Stationery bearing Hitler’s personal insignia quickly became a sought-after war souvenir among Allied soldiers. Many examples were taken as mementos, while others were preserved in archives and museums. Today, original pieces of Hitler’s stationery remain rare historical artifacts, valued for their connection to one of history’s most infamous figures. Their provenance and authenticity are crucial, as reproductions and forgeries have surfaced over the years. Genuine examples, particularly those with documented origins from wartime recoveries, offer a tangible link to the era and serve as stark reminders of the regime’s dark legacy.
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