MvR convalesces

Side view of Manfred von Richthofen whilst recovering from his head wound.

Side view of Manfred von Richthofen whilst recovering from his head wound. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greates...

A delighful informal photograph of MvR with his Great Dane Moritz.

A delighful informal photograph of MvR with his Great Dane Moritz. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greatest ace, M...

An informal shot of MvR with his Great Dane moritz.

An informal shot of MvR with his Great Dane moritz. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greatest ace, Manfred von Rich...

MvR with his Great Dane Moritz.

MvR with his Great Dane Moritz. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greatest ace, Manfred von Richthofen, Terry C Trea...

Richthofen sitting atop the steps of Castle de Béthune, Marckebeke, late July or early/mid August, 1917. His initial head 'swaddling' bandage is in full view and remained in use until or just after the removal of bone splinters 26 August, after which healing ostensibly allowed its replacement with the strapped-on bandage.

Richthofen sitting atop the steps of Castle de Béthune, Marckebeke, late July or early/mid August, 1917. His initial head 'swaddling' bandage is in full view an...