Description

This rare and highly collectible item of limited edition signed Boxing memorabilia pays tribute to the late and great Maximillian Schmeling. His two fights with Joe Louis transcended boxing and became worldwide social events because of their racial and national associations. Despite his supposed associations with Nazism, used by propaganda of both sides, Max was later shown to be a hero to the Jewish people by rescuing a family whilst serving as an elite Paratrooper under Hitler. He become World Champion in 1930 and remains a sporting legend. He helped his friend Joe Louis later in life and passed away in 2005 aged 99. This stunning presentation contains a black and white photo which is personally signed with Best Wishes. It is presented in a tasteful thick black wood surround with double mounts and a plaque as follows:- Maximillian Schmeling 1905 to 2005 – This rare and highly collectible item of signed Boxing memorabilia pays tribute to the late and great Maximillian Schmeling. His two fights with Joe Louis transcended boxing and became worldwide social events because of their racial and national associations. Despite his supposed associations with Nazism, used by propaganda of both sides, Max was later shown to be a hero to the Jewish people by rescuing a family whilst serving as an elite Paratrooper under Hitler. He become World Champion in 1930 and remains a sporting legend. He helped his friend Joe Louis later in life and passed away in 2005 aged 99. Limited edition presentation of 5. Edition number will vary. Measures in at an impressive 50cm by 30cm. A super one-off item of signed Boxing memorabilia from one of the boxing legends, Max Schmeling. It has been fully authenticated by an industry expert and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.