Rommel DAK Einladung

[Swingcat]

one more item i got today is this framed einladung document, it has a dak tree and the rommel signature, no uv glow
like to know is this a fantasy item or a real thing, the foto in the background is not part of the document and i think was only put under it for better display of the paper thing

[Adrian Stevenson]

I see problems: this is an invite to celebrate Hitler's birthday on 20th April 1942. Panzergruppe Afrika was renamed Panzerarmee Afrika on Jan 30th 1942.

I would return it.

Cheers, Ade.

[Swingcat]

ohh, ok, thank you, was looking so nice in that little frame

[CARL]

The signature also fails to match one or two examples that I have compared it to. Good spot by Ade there too, well done!

Regards,

Carl

[Paul D]

The overall impression of the document just doesn't look authentic and period as well as the other glaring errors !!

Where did you get this one ?

[Swingcat]

The overall impression of the document just look authentic and period as well as the other glaring errors !!

Where did you get this one ?

was found at a local dealerßs shop and is now back in his hands and my money is back in my hands

[HPL2008]

Of course Ade is right, but just allow me a few additional observations, as this is yet another good example for fakers with an inadequate grasp of the German language and period terminology:

• A period item of this nature would refer to Hitler as "Führer und Reichskanzler" and not just "Reichskanzler"
• The German spelling of dates always has a period behind the numbers: It should read "20. April" not "20 April"
• The word "sie" should start with a capital "S": "Sie". (The word "sie" can mean "they", "she" and, as is the case here, a formal "you". In the latter case, the "S" is capitalized.)