FABRIC SECTION OF VON RICHTHOFEN’S FOKKER TRI-PLANE DR I 425/17 CONTAINING PORTION OF PAINTED CROSS.

FABRIC SECTION OF VON RICHTHOFEN’S FOKKER TRI-PLANE DR I 425/17 CONTAINING PORTION OF PAINTED CROSS. A triangular piece of fabric is of particular interest as it contains evidence of the straight style white-edged cross, over-painted on a cross patee of the earlier style. The back of the fabric has the notation “Fabric From Red Tri-plane Flown by Manfred Richthfen Frane 22/4/1918. Collected by Lieut. Malcolm Sheehan 3 Sqdn Aust. Flying Corps.” Carisella received the fabric in 1962 directly from Lt. Malcolm Sheehan. Sheehan was a pallbearer at Richthofen’s funeral. This item is pictured on page 235 of Who Killed The Red Baron? CONDITION: Good. Some paint flaking due to folding and rough handling. SIZE: 10-1/4” x 13-5/8 x 10”. From the Collection of the late P. J. Carisella. 4-53502 (7,500-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1347	$24,725.00	FABRIC SECTION OF VON RICHTHOFEN’S FOKKER TRI-PLANE DR I 425/17 CONTAINING PORTION OF PAINTED CROSS. A triangular piece of fabric is of particular interest as it contains evidence of the straight style white-edged cross, over-painted on a cross patee of the earlier style. The back of the fabric has the notation “Fabric From Red Tri-plane Flown by Manfred Richthfen Frane 22/4/1918. Collected by Lieut. Malcolm Sheehan 3 Sqdn Aust. Flying Corps.” Carisella received the fabric in 1962 directly from Lt. Malcolm Sheehan. Sheehan was a pallbearer at Richthofen’s funeral. This item is pictured on page 235 of Who Killed The Red Baron? CONDITION: Good. Some paint flaking due to folding and rough handling. SIZE: 10-1/4” x 13-5/8 x 10”. From the Collection of the late P. J. Carisella. 4-53502 (7,500-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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