Fabled German military pilot (1892–1918) who shot down 80 enemy planes in World War I before he was killed in action at age 25. Uncommon and penetrating 3.25 x 5 German postcard photo of Richthofen in an overcoat and hat and wearing the Pour le Merite—the ‘Blue Max’—Prussia's highest military order, signed in fountain pen, “Frhr. V Richthofen, Rittmeister.” In fine condition. A stellar example of this most coveted of military and aviation legends. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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