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SKORZENY, OTTO

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
SKORZENY, OTTO
<b>1019. OTTO SKORZENY</b> (1908 - 1975) Nazi officer and Hitler's chief and favorite commando, he made a daring mountain-top rescue of Mussolini, placed English-speaking soldier in American uniforms to mislead American forces in the Bulge, and after the war headed the organization that helped hundreds of ex-SS officers flee Germany. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Madrid, June 13, 1967 in Spanish. Untranslated, but clearly making reference to the collaborating "<i>Netherlands Legion</i>" and to fellow German soldier. File holes at left, else fine.<b> $200-300</b>