An Extensive Document Grouping Of General Of The Aviators Hermann Von Der Lieth-Thomsen Newly Listed reverse illustrating a right hand

reverse illustrating a right hand gripping a downward pointing sword

5th (Western Cavalry) Battalion

this time signing his Attestation Paper with the 12th Detachment

“Alles für Deutschland” (Anything for Germany)

A large photo (17cm x 12cm) or 7 x 5 inches aprox

An Extensive Document Grouping Of General Of The Aviators Hermann Von Der Lieth-Thomsen Newly Listed reverse illustrating a right handThis is an extensive grouping of documents and photographs belonging to the General of the Aviators (General der Flieger) and founding father of German Aviation, Hermann von der Lieth Thomson. Included here is a transcript of a speech Thomsen gave to Major Wilhelm Siegert in 1916 on occasion of him being awarded the Knights Cross of the House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords. As a token of Thomsens appreciation, he adds a small private award of his