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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” signed with his last name, as usual, along with his return address on the back of the envelope. He also hand addressed this envelope by his hand to a collector in Heidelberg. German postage stamp cancelled “WAAKIRCHEN 10-81-17.” Together with a fine color photograph of Barkhorn. One small light ink blot to one letter of his signature.........$145.00
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