FUNK WALTHER: (1890-1960) German economist and Nazi official who served as Reich Minister for Economic Affairs ...

FUNK WALTHER: (1890-1960) German economist and Nazi official who served as Reich Minister for Economic Affairs 1938-45. Funk was tried and convicted as a major war criminal at Nuremberg and sentenced to life in prison. D.S., Walther Funk, one page, folio, Berlin, 25th August 1938, in German. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, appoints Karl Massar to a position within the civil service administration. Also bearing a facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler alongside a blind embossed seal featuring the Nazi eagle and swastika. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG