[Presidential] Eisenhower, Dwight D. Signed D-Day Leaflet

"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you..."

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, (England), ca. June 1944. Single sheet, approximately 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (222 x 146 mm) (sight). Printed address, signed at the conclusion by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. In part: "In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely...I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking." In mat with portrait of Eisenhower, and unexamined out of frame.

Rare signed copy of Dwight D. Eisenhower's famous D-Day message delivered to those service members about to take part in the Allied invasion of Normandy, on June 6, 1944.

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

The Kenneth W. Rendell Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, label on reverse of frame.