German field marshal (1891–1944) who earned the sobriquet “The Desert Fox” for his tactical genius as Commander of the Afrika Korps. In 1944 he was implicated in a plot to assassinate Hitler; given the choice of suicide or a trial, he ended his own life with poison. ALS (in German) in pencil, signed “E.R.,” one page, 5.5 x 7.25, no date. Rommel writes to an unknown recipient. In full (translated): “Please forward enclosed letter to 1st Lt. I— to his attention and ask him to forward it to 1st Lt. J. whose address is presently unknown. Heil Hitler!” Paperclip impression, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
