8071 - Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke, autograph and handwritten dedication, Berlin 1888

Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke, autograph and handwritten dedication, Berlin 1888 A historically significant collector’s set featuring a portrait and handwritten documents by the Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth Karl Bernhard Count von Moltke (1800–1891), also known as “Moltke the Elder.” The display, artfully arranged on a black mat, features a portrait of the renowned Prussian military leader in uniform, adorned with medals and decorations, in the upper section. Below it is a historical document bearing the signature “Gr v Moltke” and the title “Field Marshal”. In the lower section, two additional handwritten excerpts are framed, including the location and date “Berlin 22.5.88,” corresponding to May 22, 1888. Helmuth von Moltke is considered one of the most important military strategists of the 19th century. As the long-serving chief of the Prussian and later German General Staff, he played a decisive role in Prussia’s military successes during the wars of German unification. In particular, his strategic leadership during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 established his international reputation. In 1871, he was appointed Field Marshal. To this day, Moltke is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Prussian military history. - Historical portrait of Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke. - Handwritten document bearing the signature “Gr v Moltke” and the title “Field Marshal.” - Additional handwritten excerpts indicating the location and date “Berlin, May 22, 1888.” - Historical documentation with biographical details. - Decoratively mounted on a black mat. - The authenticity of the handwritten documents cannot be conclusively confirmed based on the photographs. An interesting historical collector’s item for enthusiasts of Prussian military history, historical autographs, and prominent figures of the German Empire.