This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2015
Signed photo of German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen. The ''Red Baron'', who was only 25 when he died, is arguably the most famous fighter pilot of all-time with 80 official air combat victories to his name. Matte photo postcard is signed in black ink across Richthofen's military uniform. His full name is printed at bottom, ''Rittmeister Manfred Frhr. Von Richthofen''. Photographer ''Nicola Persheid'' is also credited at bottom left, in addition to the printer at bottom right, ''532 / Postkartenvertrieb W. Sanke / Berlin N. 37''. Verso is blank with spots for stamp and address. Measures 3.25'' x 5.25''. Near fine condition.