Qualifies for in-house shipping---Erwin Rommel, "The Desert Fox", Commander in Chief of the Panzer Army, Africa; signed typed document dated February 12, 1942, listing four members of the German guard battalion in Africa to receive the War Merit Cross, Second Class with Swords; given during WWII to military personnel for meritorious service and acts of bravery not directly related to combat; approval signed by Rommel in his capacity as Generaloberst und Oberbefehlshaber der Panzerarmee Afrika; 11 1/2" x 8 1/4"; file holes at left margin, small edge tears along top not affecting any text (Inv. 11) Erwin Rommel, "The Desert Fox", German field marshal renowned for his ability to capitalize on opportunites and his innovative use of armored forces in North Africa. Later he defended Normandy and ultimately was fored to commit suicide due to his implication in the Hitler bomb plot. He is frequently cited as the best-known general on any side of WWII.