Werner Mölders – WHW Collector's Booklet "Knights Cross Bearers of the Wehrmacht"
Item number: 21.611
Original WHW (Winter Relief Fund) collector's booklet with contributions on Werner Mölders – the legendary fighter pilot and first soldier of the Wehrmacht to receive the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. With original texts and photographs. An authentic propaganda print product of the Third Reich from old dealer stock.
Details
- Topic / Person: Werner Mölders, fighter pilot, Commodore JG 51
- Awards: Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords & Diamonds (first recipient ever)
- Type: WHW collector's booklet (Winter Relief Fund of the German People)
- Content: Original texts and photos about Mölders and other Knight's Cross bearers
- Classification: Original
- Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, signs of use present
- Origin: From old dealer stock
About Werner Mölders and this piece
Werner Mölders (1913–1941) was one of the most successful fighter pilots of World War II with 115 aerial victories and Commodore of Jagdgeschwader 51. As the very first soldier of the Wehrmacht, he received the highest German war decoration – the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. WHW booklets related to Mölders are among the most sought-after pieces of the entire series and are absolutely top-tier collector's items for Luftwaffe, fighter pilot, and Knight's Cross collectors. Also available: WHW booklets on Günther Prien (item no. 21.529) and Engelbert Endrass (item no. 21.530).
Bulk order is worthwhile: Combine all booklets of the WHW Knight's Cross Bearers series and save on shipping costs!
