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WWI / German Empire - Autograph & Photo of Admiral Ludwig von Schröder (Świnoujście)
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A photograph of Admiral Ludwig von Schröder in the uniform of the German Imperial Navy. At the bottom of the frame is a drawing of the Iron Cross.
Ludwig von Schröder joined the Imperial German Navy in 1871 as a cadet. He served on various ships and, after being promoted to admiral in 1911, took command of the Cruiser Division of the West Indies Station. In 1912, he was ennobled into the Prussian hereditary nobility. After retiring in 1913, he returned to service in 1914, assuming command of the naval forces and the 1st Marine Division in Flanders, creating the Marinekorps Flandern. His leadership during World War I, including in the Battle of the Heligoland Bight, earned him the nickname "Lion of Flanders." After the war, despite government opposition, he was ordered to suppress the sailors' revolt in Kiel but did not carry out the order. He retired for the second time in 1918 and passed away in 1933 in Berlin.
Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 12.5 cm
Overall condition as shown in the photos.
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A photograph of Admiral Ludwig von Schröder in the uniform of the German Imperial Navy. At the bottom of the frame is a drawing of the Iron Cross.
Ludwig von Schröder joined the Imperial German Navy in 1871 as a cadet. He served on various ships and, after being promoted to admiral in 1911, took command of the Cruiser Division of the West Indies Station. In 1912, he was ennobled into the Prussian hereditary nobility. After retiring in 1913, he returned to service in 1914, assuming command of the naval forces and the 1st Marine Division in Flanders, creating the Marinekorps Flandern. His leadership during World War I, including in the Battle of the Heligoland Bight, earned him the nickname "Lion of Flanders." After the war, despite government opposition, he was ordered to suppress the sailors' revolt in Kiel but did not carry out the order. He retired for the second time in 1918 and passed away in 1933 in Berlin.
Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 12.5 cm
Overall condition as shown in the photos.
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The Auction House may ship or transport the Object(s) on behalf of the Buyer at the Buyer's risk, to the address indicated by the Buyer. Auction House will make every effort to ensure that the Object(s) is duly protected for the duration of transport, but will not be held liable for damage to or loss of the Object(s) resulting from transport or shipment. The cost of shipping or transport as determined by the Auction House will be paid in advance by the Buyer.
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After the expiry of 21 working days (7 days in the case of Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction, the risk of loss and damage to the unclaimed Object(s) shall pass to the Buyer and the Auction House shall be relieved of further insurance liability of the Object(s).
The amount of storage and transport charges will depend on the warehouse operator and the type and size of the Facility. Acceptance of these rules is tantamount to acceptance of the rules of the storage company. In case of storage of an Object(s) in the premises of the Auction House, the Auction House is not responsible for damage and condition of the Object(s) and may charge a daily storage fee of 10.00 PLN per Object(s), or 50.00 PLN per Oversize e Object(s).
