Tribute to Maggiore Francesco Baracca by Ivan Berryman [Postcard]

Artist: Ivan Berryman [browse all Ivan Berryman]

Francesco Baracca was Italy's highest-scoring ace in World War 1, his victory tally being an impressive 34 at the time of his death. His Spad S.VII carried his personal emblem, the Prancing Horse, a tribute to his days in the cavalry. Upon his death in this aircraft on 19th June 1918, Baracca's mother donated the emblem to Enzo Ferrari whose cars still carry this badge the world over. He is depicted here despatching the Oefag-built Albatros of Rudolf Szepessy-Sokell of Flik 41J on 6th November 1917.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)