Erich Raeder and Karl Dönitz Signed Promotional Documents – relating to ‘Herrn Ernst Schwenke’ date includes Berlin July 1939, Berlin September 1940 and Berlin July 1944, with one document signed by Dönitz with official gold gilt Imperial Eagle to the top, with two documents signed by Erich Raeder, all with official embossing and appear in good condition (3) Note: Erich Raeder was a naval leader in Germany who played a major role in the naval history of World War II. Attaining the highest possible naval rank, that of Grand Admiral in 1939. Raeder led the Kreigsmarine for the first half of the war, resigned, and was replaced by Karl Dönitz.