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Description
This is an original US Army Signal Corps "RadioPhoto" of General Alfred Gustav Jodl signing the instrument of surrender under which the remaining German forces are to lay down their arms in unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945. This starts "VE Day"!
General Jodl is at center, and I believe that's Admiral Doenitz to his left.
The scanned image doesn't do it justice. The photograph is actually much brighter and clearer that depicted.
Category
Militaria
Medium
Photograph
Distinguishing marks
General Gustav Jodl
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
8x10
Date Period
May 7, 1945
Weight
photograph
History
Received from my Grandfather. Not taking it out of the frame due to its age. Excellent condition!
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Inherited
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Re: Army Signal Corps Original Photo of Germany Surrendering
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Most of these US Army Signal Corps photos were printed in HUGE numbers for wire, newspaper and mementos bought on base. PLEASE, take it out of the broken glass frame and pit it in a archival plastic sleeve, as the cracked sharp glass will continue to damage the picture! Because of Jodl's picture, it should be a bit more than a normal US Army Signal Corps pic, about $50.