Description
Erich Hartmann in his Me109 closes in to within 100 meters of a Russian Ilyushin II, one of his many close encounters high over the Eastern Front.
The print is personally signed by the artist and also by:
Oberst ERICH HARTMANN Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords & Diamonds – 352 victories / the highest scoring Ace in history
Published in 1989 this long sold out edition has become a classic piece and one of the most sought after prints in Robert Taylor’s extensive portfolio.
THE MATTED SIGNATURES
This Artist Proof, one of only 100 copies worldwide, has been conservation framed to include the original autographs of the following legendary Luftwaffe Fighter Aces who flew with Hartmann in JG-52:
Oberleutnant WALTER WOLFRUM Knights Cross – JG-52 / 137 victories
Oberst HERBERT IHLEFELD Knights Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords – JG77, JG52, JG25/ 130 victories
Oberst ADOLF DICKFELD Knights Cross with Oak Leaves – JG52 / 136 victories
Hauptmann RUDOLF TRENKEL Knights Cross – JG52 / 138 victories
Hauptmann ALFRED GRISLAWSKI Knights Cross with Oak Leaves – 133 victories
The signatories on this piece amassed a staggering total of 999 victories between them making this a highly sought after collector’s item and the perfect centerpiece for any history enthusiast
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