GERMANY, German Empire. Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron), freiherr and fighter ace. 1892-1918. AR Medal (36mm, 19.63 g, 12h). On his death. By K. Goetz. Dated 21 April 1918. RITTMEISTER · MANFRED · FRHR · V · RICHTHOFEN, bust facing slightly left, wearing cap, overcoat, and Iron Cross / DER · ROTE · KAMPF FLIEGER, eagle standing left, head raised; to right, winged helmet set on branch bearing coat-of-arms; in background, plinth inscribed with iron cross and 12/APRIL/1918; above, 89 pierced by arrow (the incorrect number of his aerial kills). Zetzmann 6038; Kienast 288 note. Toned, faint hairlines. EF. Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2026 at 13:20:20 ET.Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyers fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 25% for all others.
