8064 - Original autograph, Admiral Franz von Hipper (1863–1932), Imperial Navy, with historical cap ribbons

Original autograph, Admiral Franz von Hipper (1863–1932), Imperial Navy, with historical cap ribbons A historically interesting and attractively curated collection on German naval history featuring an original handwritten signature by Admiral Franz von Hipper (1863–1932), one of the most prominent German naval officers of World War I. Franz von Hipper was an admiral in the Imperial Navy and commanded the German battlecruisers during World War I. He gained particular fame as commander of the German reconnaissance forces during the Battle of Jutland in 1916. In August 1918, he was appointed admiral and commander-in-chief of the High Seas Fleet, succeeding Admiral Reinhard Scheer. This prestigious commemorative collage combines an original signature by the admiral, a historical portrait, an illustration of the heavy cruiser “Admiral Hipper” named after him, and two textile naval cap bands with gold-colored lettering. - Figure: Franz von Hipper (1863–1932), admiral of the Imperial German Navy. - **Autograph:** Original handwritten signature “v. Hipper, Admiral” on a historical document. - Historical portrait of Admiral Franz von Hipper with biographical details. - Illustration of the heavy cruiser “Admiral Hipper,” named after the famous naval officer. - Additional historical information on the technical specifications and history of the warship. - **“Kriegsmarine” cap band:** Black textile naval cap band with gold-colored lettering. - **“Schulfregatte Hipper” cap band:** Black textile cap band with gold-colored lettering, referring to the later Bundesmarine. - The two cap bands originate from different historical contexts. The contemporary origin of the Kriegsmarine cap band has not been conclusively proven. - There is no evidence that the cap bands were personally owned by Admiral von Hipper. It is possible that the memorabilia were assembled at a later date. - An elaborately arranged and inscribed historical collage of memorabilia related to the Imperial Navy, the Kriegsmarine, and the Federal Navy. - All elements are presented behind glass in a black wooden frame. Collectible and Historical Significance: Original autographs of prominent German naval officers from World War I are fascinating historical documents. Admiral Franz von Hipper’s handwritten signature is the highlight of this collection.