Partially printed document, signed. Beforderungsurke or beforderungsmappe (promotion portfolio, certificate) of Wehrmacht General Officer Walter Behschnitt, with signature of Adolf Hitler and Walther von Brauchitsch. Dated September 30, 1937. Certificate comes in woven-textured paper folder, the front cover embossed with the Reichsadler in gold foil. Interior has “In the name of the German people, I promote Oberst Walter Behschnitt to Generalmajor, effective October 1, 1937. I execute this decree in the expectation that the named officer will faithfully fulfill his professional duties and justify the confidence shown to him by this promotion. At the same time, I assure him of my special protection. Berlin, September 30, 1937. The Fuhrer and Reichschancellor.” Hitler’s signature is just below, adjacent an embossed Parteiadler. Von Brauchitsch’s is in the lower right corner. In the lower right of the next page, there is a small note in pencil. Dimensions 14-3/8 x 10-1/4 inches. This lot has a reserve.
