Parade for Kaiser Wilhelm II

Manfred von Richthofen naast 3 andere dragers van de "Pour le Mérite", tijdens de parade voor de Keizer, op 20 augustus 1917.

Manfred von Richthofen naast 3 andere dragers van de "Pour le Mérite", tijdens de parade voor de Keizer, op 20 augustus 1917. (picture source: Marke 2 Wereldoor...

Officers casually awaiting the arrival of the Kaiser.

Officers casually awaiting the arrival of the Kaiser. (picture source:Käte Oltersdorf and Manfred von Richthofen - Her 'restless' patient. - Lance Bronnenkant a...

Richthofen during the Kaiser military parade, 20 August. Although a military event that required attendance, photographs such as this reveal light-hearted moments in which Richthofen freely mingled with comrades. Here, a smiling Richthofen walks with Rudolf Berthold (left) and Eduard Dostler (over Richthofen's left shoulder). It is poignant to note that the day after this light-hearted scne, Dostler was shot down and KiA.

Richthofen during the Kaiser military parade, 20 August. Although a military event that required attendance, photographs such as this reveal light-hearted momen...

Prinz Hohenlohe in gesprek met von Richthofen (met hoofdverband) op de Keizerparade van 20 augustus 1917.

Prinz Hohenlohe in gesprek met von Richthofen (met hoofdverband) op de Keizerparade van 20 augustus 1917. (picture source: Marke 2 Wereldoorlog 1)

Das Jagdgeschwader ist vor Kaiser Wilhelm angetreten

MvR salutes the Kaiser while observed by General der Infanterie Friedrich Sixt von Armin, Supreme Commander of the 4th army (second from right), and Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, Head of Army Group Rupprecht (far right), in the front row behind them.

Waiting for the Kaiser, 20 August. The head-swadding is still evident beneath the cap. (Greg Vanwyngarden)

Waiting for the Kaiser, 20 August. The head-swadding is still evident beneath the cap. (Greg Vanwyngarden) (picture source: Inside the victories of Manfred von...