Fabled German military pilot (1892–1918), known as the Red Baron, who shot down 80 enemy planes in World War I before he was killed in action at the age of 25. Vintage sepia matte-finish postcard photo slightly trimmed at the top edge to an overall size of 3.25 x 4.5, depicting Richthofen shaking hands with General Ernst von Hoeppner, signed in ink “F[reiherr] M. v. Richthofen, Rittmeister.” Trimming as noted and slightly irregular adhesion to “en,” otherwise fine, clean condition. Well-contrasted and handsome for display! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
