{"product_id":"world-war-ii-german-luftwaffe-fighting-aces-multi-signed-limited-edition-lithograph-257-500-by-artist-k-g-j-g-keck-from-1988","title":"WWII Luftwaffe Fighter Aces Multi-Signed Lithograph by K. G. Keck | No. 257\/500 | Original Insignia Display","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988 limited-edition WWII Luftwaffe fighter ace lithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK. G. Keck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, professionally matted and framed as an elaborate historical display incorporating period German Luftwaffe insignia. This example is individually numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e257\/500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a limited edition of only 500 prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29.5 x 22 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artwork prominently depicts two of the most famous fighter pilots of the Second World War, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Erich \"Bubi\" Hartmann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Gerhard \"Gerd\" Barkhorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Hartmann became the highest-scoring fighter ace in aviation history with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e352 credited aerial victories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Barkhorn was himself one of the Luftwaffe's leading fighter pilots. The display also carries the identified signature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHans-Ekkehard Bob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Luftwaffe fighter ace credited with 60 aerial victories, along with the signature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanother German ace whose identity has not yet been established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe framed presentation is particularly impressive, combining the signed lithograph with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal WWII Luftwaffe Pilot\/Observer Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the flying eagle within an oak and laurel wreath, as well as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal WWII Luftwaffe visor cap eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A replica \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as the central decorative element between the accompanying insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally matted and framed, the finished display brings together military aviation artwork, identified and unidentified veteran signatures, and genuine WWII Luftwaffe insignia into a substantial collector presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988 K. G. Keck Luftwaffe fighter ace lithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLimited edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e257\/500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDepicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErich Hartmann and Gerhard Barkhorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSigned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHans-Ekkehard Bob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunidentified German fighter ace signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Luftwaffe Pilot\/Observer Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal WWII Luftwaffe visor cap eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCentral replica \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally matted and framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint measures approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29.5 x 22 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally matted and framed as a complete historical display. The presentation incorporates the limited-edition lithograph, signatures, original Luftwaffe insignia, and replica Knight's Cross centerpiece. Please review all photographs carefully for the precise condition of the artwork, signatures, badges, matting, frame, and individual components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44093228220490,"sku":"WIW3079","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/world-war-ii-german-luftwaffe-fighting-aces-multi-signed-limited-edition-lithograph-257-500-by-artist-k-g-j-g-keck-from-1988","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}