$25.00
This postcard is of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin (1838-1917). The originator of airships in Germany, Graf von Zeppelin founded the company that bore his name. The obverse of the postcard sports a reproduction of his signature. The reverse shows that the postcard is for the benefit of the Zeppelin-Eckner Spende, which helped raise money for the company’s further efforts.
This postcard is of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin (1838-1917). The originator of airships in Germany, Graf von Zeppelin founded the company that bore his name. The obverse of the postcard sports a reproduction of his signature. The reverse shows that the postcard is for the benefit of the Zeppelin-Eckner Spende, which helped raise money for the company’s further efforts.
This postcard is of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin (1838-1917). The originator of airships in Germany, Graf von Zeppelin founded the company that bore his name. The obverse of the postcard sports a reproduction of his signature. The reverse shows that the postcard is for the benefit of the Zeppelin-Eckner Spende, which helped raise money for the company’s further efforts.
$55.00
Erwin Böhme was one of the leading pilots of Jasta 2. Jasta 2 was commanded by Hauptmann Boelcke. Another member of the Jasta in 1916 was a young officer who had come from an Ulanen-Regiment, basic pilot training, and limited service in an observation squadron. The young pilot was none other than Manfred von Richthofen. Böhme was a PLM-winner and had twenty-four confirmed victories. He is perhaps best known as the pilot who collided with Oswald Boelcke, who then plunged to his death. Böhme ultimately commanded Jasta 2, which was renamed “Jasta Boelcke” in honor of its fallen commander. Böhme received notification of his award of the PLM. He never actually received his PLM before his death. This postcard shows him in a feldbluse with a ribbon bar, 1914 Iron Cross, and a Prussian Pilot Badge. This postcard was removed from a photo album.
Erwin Böhme was one of the leading pilots of Jasta 2. Jasta 2 was commanded by Hauptmann Boelcke. Another member of the Jasta in 1916 was a young officer who had come from an Ulanen-Regiment, basic pilot training, and limited service in an observation squadron. The young pilot was none other than Manfred von Richthofen. Böhme was a PLM-winner and had twenty-four confirmed victories. He is perhaps best known as the pilot who collided with Oswald Boelcke, who then plunged to his death. Böhme ultimately commanded Jasta 2, which was renamed “Jasta Boelcke” in honor of its fallen commander. Böhme received notification of his award of the PLM. He never actually received his PLM before his death. This postcard shows him in a feldbluse with a ribbon bar, 1914 Iron Cross, and a Prussian Pilot Badge. This postcard was removed from a photo album.
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$50.00
Oswald Boelcke was one of the greatest of the German aces. He had forty confirmed victories at the time he was killed in late-October 1916. Had he survived into 1917 when better German aircraft became available (especially into “Bloody April”), I cannot even begin to imagine what his score could have been. This card shows Boelcke in his classic pose, with his right hand on his hip. He is often seen in informal photos standing like this. The postcard has been removed from a photo album.
Oswald Boelcke was one of the greatest of the German aces. He had forty confirmed victories at the time he was killed in late-October 1916. Had he survived into 1917 when better German aircraft became available (especially into “Bloody April”), I cannot even begin to imagine what his score could have been. This card shows Boelcke in his classic pose, with his right hand on his hip. He is often seen in informal photos standing like this. The postcard has been removed from a photo album.
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$95.00
Today we are offering an interesting reissue of one of Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen’s famous Sanke Cards. The Red Baron’s Sanke Cards were very popular from 1917 through 1918 and even after the war. A number of different von Richthofen poses were issued. Other postcard manufacturers even bought the rights to original photographs so they could issue their own versions. When the Third Reich began its twelve-year reign over Germany, one of Hitler’s chief lieutenants, Hermann Göring, used his WW I fame as JG 1’s final commander and a PLM-winner to create increased interest in Germany’s pilots and air force. Just prior to 1935’s creation of the Luftwaffe, a wave of items about WW I’s PLM-winning pilots broke forth. Books, cigarette cards, and postcards were published, and WW I’s very popular Sanke Cards were reissued during 1933-1934.
So, we are offering one of these postcards today. Its reverse states “Unsere Luftflotte in Weltkrieg,” with the dates 1933-1934. Von Richthofen is pictured hatless and sporting his famous ulanka, the tunic worn by Ulanen-Regiment officers and troopers. His PLM can be seen around his neck, while his left breast displays his 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class above his Prussian Pilot Badge. His hands are thrust into his ulanka’s pockets. Yet, like his Nr 503 Sanke Card, it is his steady, piercing gaze that captures my attention.
The condition of the card is excellent. It has never been mailed. These postcards are every bit as scarce as the original Sanke Cards.
Today we are offering an interesting reissue of one of Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen’s famous Sanke Cards. The Red Baron’s Sanke Cards were very popular from 1917 through 1918 and even after the war. A number of different von Richthofen poses were issued. Other postcard manufacturers even bought the rights to original photographs so they could issue their own versions. When the Third Reich began its twelve-year reign over Germany, one of Hitler’s chief lieutenants, Hermann Göring, used his WW I fame as JG 1’s final commander and a PLM-winner to create increased interest in Germany’s pilots and air force. Just prior to 1935’s creation of the Luftwaffe, a wave of items about WW I’s PLM-winning pilots broke forth. Books, cigarette cards, and postcards were published, and WW I’s very popular Sanke Cards were reissued during 1933-1934.
So, we are offering one of these postcards today. Its reverse states “Unsere Luftflotte in Weltkrieg,” with the dates 1933-1934. Von Richthofen is pictured hatless and sporting his famous ulanka, the tunic worn by Ulanen-Regiment officers and troopers. His PLM can be seen around his neck, while his left breast displays his 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class above his Prussian Pilot Badge. His hands are thrust into his ulanka’s pockets. Yet, like his Nr 503 Sanke Card, it is his steady, piercing gaze that captures my attention.
The condition of the card is excellent. It has never been mailed. These postcards are every bit as scarce as the original Sanke Cards.
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