1103. HERBERT KAPPLER (1907-1978) German Gestapo officer in Italy assuming command of the Gestapo in Rome in 1944, Responsible for the murder of over 10,000 Jews and Italian partisans. A.L.S. 1p. on a Christmas postcard, Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 10, 1970 in German. Writing to a girl in Germany while serving a life sentence for his crimes, Kappler thanks his correspondent for the "dear gifts, for chocolates and also fine cigars...". Fine, with original transmittal envelope. $100 - 150