GERMANY, German Empire. Manfred von Richthofen (“The Red Baron”). AR Medal (33mm, 17.12 g, 12h). By August Hummel and Ludwig Christian Lauer. Dually dated 1917 and 21 April 1918. As made.

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The PS Collection of Medals of the Great War, Silver

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GERMANY, German Empire. Manfred von Richthofen (“The Red Baron”). AR Medal (33mm, 17.12 g, 12h). By August Hummel and Ludwig Christian Lauer. Dually dated 1917 and 21 April 1918. MANFRED RICHTHOFEN, bust facing slightly left, wearing cap, overcoat, and Pour le Mérite; 1917 to left; oak branch to right / Head of eagle left; below; aplustre set on propeller blade; to left, cross and 21. APR./1918; AH monogram to right of aplustre; L. CHR. LAUER NUERNBERG in exergue. Edge: 990. Zetzmann 6039. Deep iridescent toning, a few handling marks. As made.

From the PS Collection of Medals of the Great War.


Closing Date and Time: 14 December 2022 at 15:07:20 ET.

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