[LUDWIG ERNST ANDREAS (1931-1937, and ALEXANDER GEORG KARL HEINRICH, 1933-1937, the sons of Georg Donatus, 1906-1937, Hereditary Grand Duke, Head of the House of Hesse & By Rhein, October-November 1937, and his wife, 1931, Cecilie, 1911-1937, daughter of Prince Andrew of Greece & Princess Alice of Battenberg, and sister of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)]

Unsigned Portrait Postcard Photograph, by Brockmeyer of Darmstadt, full length, sitting on the edge of a settee, Ludwig with an engaging smile towards the camera, Alexander looking down in near profile, no place, no date, circa

Tragically, the boys died flying to their uncle Ludwig (V)'s wedding in London, with all the rest of the family except their sister Johanna, who was too young to go. Johanna was adopted by Ludwig and his wife Margaret, but also died young.

Item Date:  1935

Stock No:  54498      £125

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