Winter 2026 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 237:
Description
Erich Alfred Hartmann (19 April 1922-20 September 1993) was a German fighter pilot during WWII and the most successful fighter ace in the history of aerial warfare. He flew 1,404 combat missions and participated in aerial combat on 825 separate occasions. He was credited with shooting down a total of 352 Allied aircraft: 345 Soviet and 7 American while serving with the Luftwaffe. During his career, Hartmann was forced to crash-land his fighter 16 times after either mechanical failure or damage received from parts of enemy aircraft he had shot down; he was never shot down by direct enemy action. Hartmann received the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. The signatures on this book plate are original. The approximate size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Good overall condition.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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