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Second Highest Ace in the World
BARKHORN, Gerhard (1919-1983). German fighter pilot during WW2. Second highest scoring Ace of all time with 301 victories. Recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. His elusive signature “Barkhorn” on a First Day Cover of the Eisenhower U.S. Postage stamp cancelled, Washington, Aug. 6, 1970. A choice bold fountain pen signature.......SOLD
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