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The unframed print measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11.5\" x 16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been hand signed by Rudolph Opitz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe print includes an \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Integrity Verified (AIV)\u003c\/strong\u003e hologram affixed directly to the artwork along with a matching Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Hand signed by Rudolph Opitz\u003cbr\u003e• \"Herman's Comet\" artwork by Stan Stokes\u003cbr\u003e• Features the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet\u003cbr\u003e• Unframed print measures approximately 11.5\" x 16\"\u003cbr\u003e• AIV hologram affixed to the print\u003cbr\u003e• Includes matching AIV Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e• Signature obtained during a private signing session\u003cbr\u003e• Not a reproduction, facsimile, autopen, or printed signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis item includes an \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Integrity Verified (AIV)\u003c\/strong\u003e hologram affixed directly to the artwork along with a matching Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFounded in 2018, \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Integrity Verified (AIV)\u003c\/strong\u003e was created by longtime autograph industry professionals committed to raising standards in authentication, security, and collector confidence. 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