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Signed Hitler book, Nazi bravery award in Brisbane charity auction (Australia)

A SIGNED copy of Adolf Hitler's book and a rare Nazi bravery award are expected to fetch thousands of dollars at a charity auction in Brisbane this weekend.

The 1935 copy of Mein Kampf (My Struggle), personally signed by Hitler, is expected to fetch more than $2500 at the Brisbane Legacy Military Memorabilia Auction on Sunday.

However, the auction's showpiece is the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves and Swords, one of Nazi Germany's highest military honours.
Read entire article at AFP