HIMMLER HEINRICH: (1900-1945) Nazi German Politician, Reichsfuhrer of the Schutzstaffel (SS) 1929-45. D.S., H. Himmler, one page, 4to, Berlin, 13th September 1936, in German. The partially printed document is a Contract of Service issued by Himmler as SS Reichsfuhrer and Minister of the Interior to SS Untersturmfuhrer Hans Bunning stating that he 'undertakes to serve continuously, until the age of 45, as an officer in the SS Reserve Troops in accordance with the rules, orders and regulations applicable to the SS Reserve Troops' and further continuing 'After age 45, the contract of service will remain in force from year to year, unless it is terminated one quarter before the end of a year. The first year of service as an officer will count as probation.' Signed by Himmler in bold blue fountain pen ink and signed twice by Bunning, once at the foot to acknowledge that the contract of service has been presented to him. Two file holes to the left edge and some light age wear, not affecting the text or signature, about VG





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