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Sold on 20 February 2019

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A Collection of Medals Relating to Aviation, the Property of a Gentleman

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№ 1438

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21 February 2019

Hammer Price:
£180

Germany, Zum Tod von Max Immelmann [Death of Max Immelmann], 1916, a silver medal by B.H. Mayer, uniformed bust facing three-quarters right, olive branch to right and facsimile signature to right, rev. two eagles standing on propeller, holding ends of wreath, plane above, 60mm (Kaiser 797.1). Matt, extremely fine, scarce £100-£120

Max Immelmann (1890-1916), leading German flying ace of the First World War