Bidspirit auction | Ultra rare multiple signed SOE

Ultra rare multiple signed SOE Resistance WW2 Dutch Paris Escape line cover. One of only 45, this is number 1 signed by C P Van Der Hoek, J Meyer, A de Keizer, H Meyerink, D Van Der Meer. Cornelis Pieter ”Piet” van den Hoek (7 June 1921 - 12 February 2015) was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II. Van den Hoek was one of the few knights of the Dutch Military William Order. John Meyer a ”survivor” is an understatement. He survived forced labour internment in Nazi Germany. He survived a dangerous escape back to his home in Holland. He survived exploits as a member of the Dutch Resistance that could very easily have cost him his life. Adriaan de Keizer was a Dutch resistance member during WWII who specialized as a ”Liniecrosser” (line-crosser) in the Biesbosch, facilitating dangerous, covert crossings to transport messages and people to liberated territory. He joined the Werkendam LO (Landelijke Organisatie voor Hulp aan Onderduikers) in 1944 and was later awarded the Bronze Cross in 1949. Good Condition Est.