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BOELCKE, OSWALD

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
BOELCKE, OSWALD
<b>1039A. OSWALD BOELCKE </b>(1891-1916) German World War I fighter pilot who became the country's first ace armed with Anton Fokker's revolutionary synchronized machine-gun. His renown was an inspiration to German fighter piolts incluidng The Baron von Ricthofen, whom was also personally trained by Bolcke. Soon after shooting down his 40th. victim he was killed in a mid air collision with another German plane. Rare S.P. <i>"Bolcke" </i>3 1/2" x 5 1/4" b/w, a 1916 3/4 length photo postcard image of the German ace in full dress uniform, replete with his Orsre Pour le Merite (Blue Max) award for bravery which he received in January, 1916. Some silvering toward the margins, light scratching on emulsion, otherwise very good condition. <b>$600-800 </b>