Hanna Reitsch German Aviation Pioneer 1st Female Test Pilot Autograph Rare
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:865241 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Hanna Reitsch [1912 1979] was a prominent German aviator who was the first woman to obtain a captain's license, the first female helicopter pilot and the first female test pilot. During World War II Reitsch served as a test pilot for all types of German aircraft including the jet powered Messerschmitt Me 262 fighter and was the only woman to be awarded the Iron Cross. Reitsch was captured by the U.S Army in 1945 and was interned for 15 months. During her career Reitsch set more then 4...0 endurance and altitude records for powered and motor-less flight and was the first person to fly a glider over the Alps. Listed for auction is a wonderful vintage German postcard signed by Hanna Reitsch. The image is of Reitsch with a glider and the autograph is signed ''Hanna Reitsch'' and is also dedicated on the verso ''with best wishes'' in black fountain pen. The postcard is a quality heavy-weight image which measures 5.75 x 3.50 inches and is in fine condition. The autograph is authentic, uncommon and the picture postcard is a very desirable example of this prominent German aviation pioneer. We have listed a collection of military, aviation and astronaut autographs. Check out my other items!United States Shipping/Handling..... Please Read.... Dear collector shipping in the U.S is free unless noted otherwise in the auction description. Your auction will be well packed and shipped United Postal Service 1st class with delivery tracking. To our overseas customers shipping is as follows. Auctions of one or more items with a total value up to 225.00 dollars will be shipped United States Postal Service 1st class Registered Mail. We do combine shipping and the costs are as follows, items which will fit in a 6 x 9 inch envelope will cost 25.95, items up to 8 x 10 inches will cost 27.95. Auctions of one or more items valued over 225.00 dollars will be shipped Priority Mail Express International. The cost is 55.95 dollars with some auctions of higher value containing higher shipping costs due to the additional insurance added. Please be advised that shipping rates have gone up and it is not our intent nor do we make any money on shipping. Larger items or if you have purchased a framed display will have shipping costs noted in the auction. Thank you for your purchase, your auctions will be well packed and shipped upon payment. Authenticity/Return Policy. We are life time autograph collectors and we are now in our 15th year of selling autographs on Ebay. We believe the purchase of an autograph is an investment. All our autographs are researched and guaranteed authentic without time limits and will be accompanied with our certificate of authenticity. We also offer a 30 day unconditional return policy. If the autograph or display is not as stated or to your expectation, simply return and we will refund your full purchase price along with your return shipping costs. We feel you should be comfortable with your purchase and our policy reflects this. Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites
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