I have a set of original letters from Otto Skorzeny with outstanding content, written on his personal letterhead, all signed and dated. There are five signed letters, three in 1962, one in 1963, and one in 1972. All include the original post marked envelope and all are addressed and written to the same person, Evans Kerrigan, a well known author and medal collector. Kerrigan initiated the correspondence by offering to return Skorzeny's apparently missing German Cross in Gold. This was mentioned more than once in the letters. It is my understanding in Skorzeny lore and historiography that theories about his missing German Cross in Gold is rather controversial, so these letters would appear to be an outstanding piece of that puzzle.

Kerrigan passed away recently. He was a prolific author and widely acknowledged expert on medals and medal collecting and these were in his correspondence files when I purchased his library.

 

I am trying to get an idea on the value of these letters which will be for sale.

Skorzeny signed letters seem to fetch a decent amount but I am not sure of the value of a group of related letters, all signed on letter head with envelopes, and discussing matters directly related to his wartime service and medals.

Thoughts?

Another shot of the group.