GERMANY, German Empire. Manfred von Richthofen (“The Red Baron”). Cast FE Medal (100mm, 281.70 g, 12h). Undated issue, but struck after 21 April 1918. As made.Electronic Auction 529 The PS Collection of Medals of the Great War, Iron Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, German Empire. Manfred von Richthofen (“The Red Baron”). Cast FE Medal (100mm, 281.70 g, 12h). Undated issue, but struck after 21 April 1918. RITTMEISTER · MANFRED · FREIHERR · VOИ · RICHTHOFEИ (sic), uniformed bust right, wearing Pour le Mérite; interlocking Os below / · ICH · ODER – · – DV ·, eagle in flight attacking falling dragon. Cf. Kaiser 832. Iron-gray surfaces. As made. Very rare. |