Germany, Imperial. A Superb Silver Inkwell Desk Set from the Estate of Manfred von Richthofen, by WMF Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the obverse centre bears a

the obverse centre bears a national eagle with outstretched wings clutchung a wreathed swastika in its talons

The crossguard and handle in bronze

Measuring 19

green oxidation evident on the obverse in the recessed areas of the eagle and on the reverse

42 mm x 47

Germany, Imperial. A Superb Silver Inkwell Desk Set from the Estate of Manfred von Richthofen, by WMF Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the obverse centre bears a(Manfred von Richthofen Schreibtischaufsatz in Silber). A striking inkwell desk set from the estate of Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron), constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a finely engraved von Richthofen coat of arms, situated above a raised floral border, sloping upward to a central raised centrepiece in the form of a stylized Etrich Taube featuring downturned tail and wings, functional swivel propeller, and with a pilot at the helm,