MANSTEIN ERICH VON: (1887-1973) German Field Marshal of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves and Swords. T.N.S., v Manstein, to the recto of a plain postcard, Irschenhausen, 29th November 1962, in German. Manstein sends his thanks for the kind congratulations received on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Manstein to Heinrich Ehrhard. Two file holes to the left edge of the envelope. VG