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The document is dated to August 25, 1944 and signed in black ink by Rear Admiral and Coast Commander of the western Baltic Sea, Werner Stichling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Werner Stichling (1895–1979) joined the Imperial German Navy in 1914. Showing early promise, he was awarded both the Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Class during the First World War. In 1920, he was promoted to Senior Lieutenant, and from November 1920 to March 1924 served as Adjutant and Company Leader of Coast Guard Detachment III. Afterwards, Stichling served as Guard Officer on several ships for about two years, before being promoted to Captain Lieutenant and becoming Company Leader in the 5th Navy Artillery Detachment. A break in assignments followed, when between 1928 and 1932 Stichling taught at the Ship Artillery School. He resumed his service at sea, becoming an Artillery Officer on the light cruiser “Köln” where he was promoted to Corvette Captain in July 1933. 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It states that Matrosengefreiter (Navy Lance Corporal) \u003cspan class=\"m_4979472375312723984gmail-il\"\u003eAlfred\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"m_4979472375312723984gmail-il\"\u003eSchneider\u003c\/span\u003e of the 2nd Torpedo Boat Flotilla is awarded the Destroyer War Badge on December 9, 1940. It is signed in black ink by Captain at Sea and Leader of the Torpedo Boats, Hans Bütow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHans Bütow (1894–1974) was a veteran of both the First and Second War, and instrumental in establishing the German fast attack craft fleet. At the end of the Second War, he held the rank of Rear Admiral. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his role during the invasion of Norway. 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A lot of documents and insignia to Friedrich Schafroth, including dive log book, constructed of a rose-pink card stock binding, the interior with 35 pages and handwritten entries recording Schafroth’s dives, issued 14 November 1941, with entries listed through November 1944, measuring 106 mm (w) x 148 mm (h), with age-appropriate soiling and material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition; an award document for a Tirpitz Commemorative Pin, constructed of off-white paper, dated 16 January 1944, measuring 105 mm (w) x 148 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition; a pair of Kriegsmarine passes, each constructed of off-white paper with black ink and measuring 145 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), with some material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition; a Kriegsmarine service contract, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, dated 12 March 1938, indicating that Schafroth has volunteered for a minimum of four years of service with the Kriegsmarine, affirmed 16 March 1938, measuring 208 mm (w) x 295 mm (h), with some material fatigue evident, in overall better than very fine condition; a disciplinary report compiled by Schafroth detailing an incident during a diving exercise, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, dated 2 November 1944, measuring 212 mm (w) x 298 mm (h), minor material fatigue evident, in overall better than very fine condition; a photograph of a Kriegsmarine diver with naval personnel, unmarked and undated, the reverse with an unspoiled postcard format, measuring 87 mm (w) x 134 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a postcard depicting the battleship Tirpitz, the reverse unspoiled, measuring 140 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a Kriegsmarine Diver NCO’s sleeve insignia, constructed of white cotton, the obverse bearing a red machine-embroidered insignia, unmarked, measuring 72 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), with some mothing evident, in overall very fine condition; a letter, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, responding to Schafroth’s request to enlist in the Bundesmarine, dated 17 November 1956, measuring 210 mm (w) x 296 mm (h), with its original envelope, in overall near extremely fine condition; a letter, constructed of white paper with black ink, informing Schafroth that his request to enlist in the Bundesmarine has been denied, dated 4 March 1957, measuring 210 mm (w) x 297 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a memo to Schafroth from diving equipment supplier Ernst Klose, dated 27 February 1946, measuring 146 mm (w) x 196 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition, and; a Bavarian Red Cross Water Rescue Service Certificate, constructed of card stock with multi-coloured ink, dated 10 August 1948 and featuring a black-and-white photograph of Schafroth, indicating that he is a resident of Westheim, measuring 76 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, accompanied by its sleeve insignia, constructed of white cotton twill, the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered Bavarian Red Cross Water Rescue Service insignia, unmarked, measuring 100 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128569581845,"sku":"G46078","price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_27510.jpg?v=1772830441"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-an-ek-i-award-document-signed-by-donitz-g46080","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Ek I Award Document, Signed By Dönitz","description":"(Verleihungsurkunde und Bild). An award document for an Iron Cross, I Class, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, named to “MASCHINENOBERGEFREITEN ALFONS ENDERLE”, dated 6 March 1942, with a handwritten signature of Vizeadmiral Karl Dönitz, measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition, and; a black-and-white photograph of Enderle aboard Type IXB U-Boat U-108, the reverse with a handwritten inscription and date of March 1942, measuring 60 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128569647381,"sku":"G46080","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_27461.jpg?v=1692892224"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-rare-set-of-award-documents-to-alfons-enderle-signed-by-donitz-g46082","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. 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ENDERLE”, dated 16 September 1941, and issued onboard a Kriegsmarine vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, measuring 230 mm (w) x 290 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128574038293,"sku":"G46082","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_4265_1.jpg?v=1725646819"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-lot-of-award-documents-to-wilhelm-westhoff-prinz-eugen-crew-g46305rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Lot Of Award Documents To Wilhelm Westhoff, Prinz Eugen Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Schwerer Kreuzer “Prinz Eugen” Verleihungsurkunden). A lot of award documents named to Wilhelm Westhoff, Heavy Cruiser “Prinz Eugen” crew, including a document for a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, named to “BOOTSMANN WILHELM WESTHOFF”, dated 14 June 1941, issued on board the Prinz Eugen, with a handwritten signature of Admiral Otto Schniewind, measuring 140 mm (w) x 198 mm (h), with a spot of rust soiling from a paper clip evident to the obverse left, in overall near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA document for a 1939 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “BOOTSMANN WILHELM WESTHOFF”, dated 17 February 1942, issued on board the Prinz Eugen, with a handwritten signature of Admiral Otto Schniewind, measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA document for a High Seas Fleet Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock, named to “BOOTSMANN WESTHOFF”, dated 30 March 1942, with a handwritten signature of Admiral Otto Schniewind, measuring 140 mm (w) x 204 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA promotion document, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, issued on board the Prinz Eugen on 21 September 1940, promoting Westhoff to Bootsman, retroactive from 1 September, signed by Fregattenkapitän Stooß, measuring 210 mm (w) x 296 mm (h), with a central folding crease and minor soiling evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA July 1942 issue of “DIE KRIEGSMARINE” magazine, the front cover featuring an illustration of the Prinze Eugen in battle, with twelve pages of articles, measuring 240 mm (w) x 330 mm (h), with a central folding crease and material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition, and;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA March 1942 issue of “DIE WEHRMACHT” magazine, the cover bearing a photograph of the Prinz Eugen at sea with the battleships “Gneisenau” and “Scharnhorst”, measuring 268 mm (w) x 365 mm (h), with a central folding crease and material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128946544917,"sku":"G46305.RL1","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_26653_1.jpg?v=1692892787"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-an-unissued-german-cross-in-gold-award-document-g31379rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unissued German Cross In Gold Award Document","description":"Measuring 252 x 354mm, extremely fine condition with folding crease. It is an unissued certificate for the German Cross in Gold to a member of the Kriegsmarine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129502683413,"sku":"G31379.RL1","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/bb_0325_1.jpg?v=1692894091"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-two-award-documents-to-leutnant-zur-see-wound-badge-ek-g31377rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. Two Award Documents To Leutnant Zur See; Wound Badge \u0026 Ek","description":"Two certificates, measuring 139x200mm, extremely fine condition and light scuffing, and measuring 212x136mm, better than very fine condition with folding creases and fraying of the sides. A photo, measuring 79x126mm, extremely fine condition with discolouration. The first certificate states that Leutnant zur See (Lieutenant at Sea) Englitzky received the Iron Cross 2nd Class. It is dated to August 20, 1944 and carries a typewritten signature of Commander-in-chief of Protection West, Rear Admiral Breunig. It is signed by a Lieutenant, the name is indecipherable. The second certificate is a preliminary award certificate for the Wound Badge in Black to Lieutenant at Sea of the Reserve Englitzky. It is dated to August 16, 1944 and signed in blue crayon by a Senior Lieutenant, the name is indecipherable. The photo is a post-war print and shows Englitzky in the rank of Oberleutnant zur See (Senior Lieutenant at Sea).","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129503207701,"sku":"G31377.RL1","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/bb_0305_1.jpg?v=1737988924"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-award-documents-signed-by-u-boat-captain-kc-with-swords-recipient-reinhard-suhren-g31368rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. Award Documents Signed By U-Boat Captain \u0026 Kc With Swords Recipient Reinhard Suhren","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn award certificate for the U-Boat Front Clasp in Silver, measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e148x210mm; and an award certificate for the Iron Cross 1st Class, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeasuring 140x200mm, both extremely fine with folding crease and light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escuffing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth documents are issued to Lieutenant\/Senior Lieutenant of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKriegsmarine Leonhard Leißner. The Front Clasp certificate is dated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 18, 1945, the Iron Cross certificate to January 30, 1945. Both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edocuments carry a strong signature in blue ink by Frigate Captain and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeader of the U-boats Nordmeer (Norwegian Sea), Reinhard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinhard “Teddy” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was born on April 16, 1916 in Langenschwalbach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(near Wiesbaden). He joined the Reichsmarine, following his brother \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerd who had joined two years earlier; and was deployed to Stralsund \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon the Baltic Sea in April 1935. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e received the first part of his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraining on the cruiser “Emden”. He was then promoted to Fähnrich zur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee (Officer Cadet) in July 1936. After several special training \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecourses, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cwbr\u003ereceived further ship based training in late 1937 on \u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe destroyer “Max Schulz” where he was promoted to Oberfähnrich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Senior Ensign) in January 1938. With his promotion to Leutnant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Lieutenant) in April 1938, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was redeployed to serve in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU-boat branch of the Kriegsmarine. He became Second Guard Officer in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe U Flotilla “Wegener” in the Atlantic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was promoted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOberleutnant (Senior Lieutenant) in October 1938. In April 1939, he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas redeployed again to serve as First Guard Officer on U-48. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU-boat went on to become the most successful one of the Kriegsmarine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the war. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e went on nine patrols with it and distinguished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehimself as a most capable sailor. He received the Iron Cross 2nd Class \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon September 25, 1939, the U-boat War Badge on December 21, 1939, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Iron Cross 1st Class on February 25, 1940. As a torpedo gunner, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helped to sink over 200,000 GRT of merchant ships, for which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas awarded the Knight’s Cross on November 3, 1940. The award had been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequested by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s commander, Heinrich Bleichrodt. Bleichrodt had \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeen awarded a Knight’s Cross himself by Dönitz, but said he would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefuse to wear it if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wouldn’t be awarded one as well, saying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat U-48’s success was more attributable to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than him. Of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e119 torpedoes that were fired during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s service on board, 65 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere aimed and fired by him, and 30 of these hit the target. He was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe first U-boat Guard Officer to receive the award. His brother had \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso received the Knight’s Cross, just a few days earlier, as Leading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineer on U-37. Following this honour, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was awarded his own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommand post on U-564 in April 1941. After training the crew, they \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere on their way to the front in the Atlantic in June. With U-564, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e went on six successful patrols. He became an expert in convoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatrols. Partly due to his daring, partly because of his expertise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lost no crew members and managed to have the ship sustain only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor damage. The crew, however, also had a part in this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e had \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade them into one of the most well-trained U-boat crews in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKriegsmarine. He was awarded the (56th) Oak Leaves on \u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1508273896\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eDecember 31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1941 and was promoted to Kapitänleutnant (Captain Lieutenant) on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 1, 1942, after returning from the third patrol with U-564. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e received a U-boat War Badge in Gold with Diamonds in March \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942, a custom-made decoration awarded personally by Grand Admiral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErich Raeder. He was promoted to Korvettenkapitän (Corvette Captain) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand received the (18th) Swords on September 1, 1942, after the sixth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatrol with U-564. In March of 1943, after his 15th patrol, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereleased from front service to train new officer recruits. As such, he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas promoted to Fregattenkapitän (Frigate Captain) in June 1944. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became the Leader of the U-boats in Norway and coordinated the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efight against Russian convoys. In September, he became Leader of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU-boats in the North Sea. At the end of the war, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3649589704417338936gmail-il\"\u003eSuhren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was captured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby the British in Norway and spent a year as a POW. He died on August \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25, 1984 in Halstenbek (south of Hamburg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129696047381,"sku":"G31368.RL1","price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/bb_0199_1.jpg?v=1692894580"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-documents-and-photographs-u-boat-forces-in-norway-petersen-signed-g46085rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. Documents And Photographs, U-Boat Forces In Norway, Petersen Signed","description":"(Kriegsmarine Bilder und Verleihungsurkunden). A lot of award documents and photographs to Matrosengefreiter Hans Sellnow, including a document for a U-Boat War Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, dated 1 March 1944, featuring a handwritten signature of Kapitän Rudolf Petersen, Commander of U-Boat Forces in Norway, measuring measuring 208 mm (w) x 295 mm (h), with soiling and material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition; a Kriegsmarine-issue death certificate, constructed of off-white paper stock, dated 19 May 1943 and indicating that Sellnow was killed in action onboard a U-Boat on 1 May, measuring 210 mm (w) x 295 mm (h), with soiling and material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition; also including a lot of five photographs of Kriegsmarine personnel at sea, the reverse of , in overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129887510805,"sku":"G46085.RL1","price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_27560_1.jpg?v=1692894955"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-lot-of-documents-to-dkg-recipient-oberbootsmannsmaat-kellner-g47495","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. 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A lot of documents named to Oberbootsmannsmaat Bernhard Kellner, including a Third Reich-period Arbeitsbuch, constructed of a card stock binding, the interior with 32 pages, with seven pages of handwritten entries and the remainder unspoiled, issued 25 January 1938, measuring 108 mm (w) x 148 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a Soldbuch, constructed of a light brown card stock binding with 40 interior pages, with 32 pages of handwritten entries, featuring a black-and-white photograph of the bearer, measuring 105 mm (w) x 145 mm (h), age-appropriate material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition; a Weimar-era Arbeitsbuch, constructed of a blue card stock binding, the interior with 32 pages, with three pages of handwritten entries, measuring 105 mm (w) x 146 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition; a Schifferdienstbuch, constructed of a beige card stock binding, the interior with 31 pages, with 15 pages of handwritten entries, issued on 5 January 1964, measuring 147 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition; a letter, constructed of off-white paper stock with multi-coloured ink, addressed to Kellner from the Lord Mayor of Wesermünde, congratulating him on behalf of the city for receiving the German Cross in Gold, dated 14 August 1944, measuring 210 mm (w) x 296 mm (h), with a central folding crease and some soiling evident, in overall near extremely fine condition; a lot of leave passes, each measuring 102 mm (w) x 148 mm (h), a lot of eight Bundesmarine documents, and; a pair of wartime photographs, including one depicting four Kriegsmarine personnel, each wearing a 1939 Iron Cross ribbon and a Minesweeper War Badge, unmarked and undated, measuring 58 mm (w) x 89 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a photograph of Kellner’s locker and belonging, undated, measuring 90 mm (w) x 120 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Bernhard Kellner was born on 22 November 1914 in Geestemünde, then a suburb of Bremerhaven, Germany. He enlisted in the Reichsmarine on 2 April 1929 and was employed as a sailmaker through April 1933, and thereafter remained in Kriegsmarine service as a sailmaker through January 1938. He later transferred to minesweeper duty and was the recipient of numerous awards, including the DRL Sports Badge (30 November 1936), the Iron Cross II Class (4 December 1939), the Minesweeper War Badge (28 November 1940), the Iron cross I Class (22 July 1942), the Wound Badge, Silver Grade (16 June 1944), and the German Cross in Gold (4 July 1944). Kellner survived the war and later re-enlisted in the Bundesmarine, with service records continuing through January 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130030444821,"sku":"G47495","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20257_mnc9662_1.jpg?v=1692895182"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-rare-award-document-for-a-shipyard-merit-badge-to-werkmeister-kladen-g47502rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Award Document For A Shipyard Merit Badge To Werkmeister Kläden","description":"(Werft-Leistungsabzeichen Verleihungsurkunde). A rare award document for a Kriegsmarine Shipyard Merit Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock with multi-coloured ink, the obverse bearing a map of Scandinavia, within a red border topped by a depiction of the accompanying decoration, with an inscription of “VERLEIHUNGSURKUNDE - IN ANERKENNUNG VORBILDLICHER LEISTUNG UND FÜHRUNG WÄHREN MEHR ALS ZWEI JÄHRIGEN EINSATZES IN NORWEGEN VERLEIHE ICH AN WERKMEISTER KLÄDEN MIT DIESER URKUNDE DAS WERFT-LEISTUNGSABZEICHEN” (“AWARD CERTIFICATE - IN RECOGNITION OF MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND LEADERSHIP IN NORWAY, I AWARD WERKMEISTER KLÄDEN WITH THE SHIPYARD MERIT BADGE”), dated 10 February 1945 and issued in Horten, Norway, featuring a handwritten signature of Vizeadmiral Günther Krause, measuring 172 mm (w) x 242 mm (h), a folding crease is evident to the centre, a rare document in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130352062741,"sku":"G47502.RL1","price":810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_877m19_17412_1.jpg?v=1692895613"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-an-official-authorization-for-wearing-of-the-narvik-shield-1940-g47669rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. 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Dated 21 December 1943, it is signed by Vizeadmiral (Vice Admiral) Fritz Lange and identifies Renken’s rank as Marinehilfsinspektor. The certificate measures 143 mm (w) x 217 mm (h) and is in extremely fine condition. It is followed by a certificate for a War Merit Cross, II Class with Swords, dated 30 January and issued in Athens. It measures 140 mm (w) x 197 mm (h) and is in extremely fine condition. The group is completed by a certificate for a War Merit Cross, I Class with Swords, dated 20 April 1944 and issued in Athens. It is signed by Vizeadmiral Fritz Lange and measures 140 mm (w) x 215 mm (h). Ranke is now identified as holding the rank of Marineinspektor. With the exception of minor material fatigue, it is in a near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131096748309,"sku":"G41202.RL3","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_5016_2_1.jpg?v=1692896961"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-german-cross-in-gold-award-notice-to-friedrich-braasch-with-recipient-photo-g49712rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A German Cross In Gold Award Notice To Friedrich Braasch, With Recipient Photo","description":"(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold Telegramm mit Foto). A Marinenachrichtendiesnt (Navy Information Service) telegram addressed to Oberleutnant zur See Friedrich Braasch, dated 30 April 1944, informing Braasch that he has been awarded the German Cross in Gold in recognition of his meritorious service with 38. Minensuchflottille (38th Minesweeping Flotilla), with Braasch’s personnel record indicating that the award was officially bestowed on 28 April, measuring 210 mm (w) x 150 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident, in extremely fine condition; accompanied by a photo depicting Braasch in uniform and with a variety of decorations visible, including the German Cross in Gold, the 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon, the 1939 Iron Cross I Class, and the Minesweeper War Badge, the reverse bears a handwritten inscription indicating that the photo was taken at the English Channel and is incorrectly dated as “1940”, measuring 81 mm (w) x 110 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132539752725,"sku":"G49712.RL1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2021_916emd_6437_1.jpg?v=1692901668"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-pair-of-award-documents-to-josef-krause-g50132rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Award Documents To Josef Krause","description":"(Verleihungsurkunden). A pair of award documents named to “MASCH. OBERMAAT JOSEF KRAUSE” of “25.\/MIN.-SUCH-FLOT. 44”, including a document for an Iron Cross, II Class, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, dated 6 November 1944 and issued in Prague, featuring a handwritten signature of General Rudolf Toussaint, Wehrmacht Commissioner of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a document for a Wound Badge, Gold Grade, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, issued on 6 November 1944 for a serious wound suffered on 27 October 1944, featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Oberfeldarzt, measuring 140 mm (w) x 204 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132882702613,"sku":"G50132.RL1","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/021_m21_mnc9394_1.jpg?v=1692902955"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-the-documents-to-u-boat-commander-schultze-submarine-badge-with-diamonds-g49986rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Documents To U-Boat Commander Schultze (Submarine Badge With Diamonds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Wehrmacht driver’s licence to Kapitänleutnant Herbert Schultze of the 2nd U-Boat Flotilla, stationed in Lorient, France. Dated to Brest, France, on November 30, 1940. Schultze signed the document in blue ink. Measuring 104 mm (w) x 150 mm (h), presenting some creasing and light fraying of the edges, remains near very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA permit to drive Wehrmacht motor vehicles to Kapitänleutnant Herbert Schultze of the 3rd U-Boat Flotilla in La Pallice (La Rochelle, France). Dated to November 10, 1941. It was later repurposed for the North Schleswig-Holstein area, dated to June 14, 1945. Measuring 105 mm (w) x 151 mm (h), presenting light scuffing of the edges, remains very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA menu of the spa in Bad Altheide (present day Polanica-Zdrój, southwest Poland), dated to August 29, 1940. On the reverse five guests signed in blue ink, including Herbert Schultze, Kapitänleutnant. Measuring 145 mm (w) x 234 mm (h), presenting a folding crease, minimal scuffing of the edges, and light soiling, remains very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Herbert Schultze was born on July 24, 1909 in Kiel (northern Germany). He joined the Reichsmarine in 1930. In 1939, Schultze took command of U 48, the most successful U-boat of the Second War. Between 1939 and May 1940, he went on five patrols, sinking 16 ships. Schultze was awarded the Knight’s Cross on March 1, 1940. Due to an illness he had to give up command, but was reappointed in December of 1940. Another three patrols followed, during which ten ships were sunk. Schultze received the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross on June 12, 1941. It was only the 15th time the Oak Leaves were awarded at this point. On July 15, 1941 he received the Submarine Badge with Diamonds. In July of 1941, Schultze became commander of the 3rd U-boat flotilla in La Pallice (La Rochelle, France). He went on to serve as a Staff officer on several assignments. After the war, the Allied occupational forces appointed him commander of the navy school Mürwik in Flensburg (northern Germany). Schultze joined the Bundesmarine in 1956 and retired from service in 1968. He died on June 3, 1987 in Hereford near London and is buried in Wilhelmshaven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132912062741,"sku":"G49986.RL1","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_180_1.jpg?v=1752865507"},{"product_id":"germany-wehrmacht-a-mixed-lot-of-award-documents-with-knights-cross-recipient-signatures-m0273-119rl1","title":"Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot Of Award Documents, With Knight’s Cross Recipient Signatures","description":"(Verleihungsurkunden). A mixed lot of three award documents, including one for a Luftwaffe Bomber Flying Clasp in Gold with “200” Pendant, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “FAHNENJUNKER-UNTEROFFIZIER ROLF ENGELKE”, an earlier recipient of the German Cross in Gold (20 March 1944), dated 22 November 1944, featuring the handwritten signature of Oberstleutnant Volprecht Riedesel Freiherr zu Eisenbach (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 7 October 1942; with Oak Leaves, 14 January 1945), measuring 148 mm (w) x 205 mm (h), with soiling and a tear to the lower left corner evident, in very fine condition; one for a Luftwaffe Day Fighter Clasp in Bronze, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “UNTEROFFIZIER MARTIN WOHLMUTH”, dated 14 July 1943, featuring the handwritten signature of Hauptmann Max Franzisket (German Cross in Gold, 1 April 1943), measuring 148 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), with minor soiling evident, in near extremely fine condition, and; one for a Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “MATROSEN HEINZ DÜNNEBACKE”, issued at Wilhelmshaven on 25 May 1941, featuring the handwritten signature of Kapitän zur See (later Konteradmiral) Kurt Böhmer (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 6 October 1940), measuring 210 mm (w) x 300 mm (h), with material fatigue and minor soiling evident, in very fine condition; also accompanied by a Heer Ehrenblatt (Honour Sheet), constructed of off-white paper and featuring names cited for bravery on 19 September 1943, measuring 210 mm (w) x 298 mm (h), with folding creases and some discolouration evident, in very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133165818133,"sku":"M0273-119.RL1","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc7938_554_1.jpg?v=1692904201"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-mixed-lot-of-award-documents-g52141","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mixed Lot Of Award Documents","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kriegsmarine Verleihungsurkunden). A mixed lot of three Kriegsmarine award documents, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. A certificate of merit to Stabsgefreiter Dick, constructed of paper stock with multi-coloured ink issued for meritorious mechanical service for the service years 1933\/34, measuring 160 mm (w) x 204 mm (h), with a central folding crease visible, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. An award document for a Minesweeper War Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to Signalgefreiter Rudolf Michels, issued on board a Kriegsmarine ship on 2 October 1941, featuring the handwritten signature of Konteradmiral (later Vizeadmiral) Hans Stohwasser (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 30 November 1940), measuring 208 mm (w) x 298 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. A second award document for a Minesweeper War Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock with multi-coloured ink, named to Matrose Karl Kemmler of 40. Minensuchflottille (40th Minesweeper Flotilla), issued at staff headquarters on 27 April 1943, featuring the handwritten signature of Kapitän Erich Alfred Breuning (German Cross in Gold, 24 September 1944), measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with a central folding crease visible, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133604811029,"sku":"G52141","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc6680_269.jpg?v=1692905653"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-photo-document-group-to-the-pocket-battleship-admiral-scheer-g17961rl2","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Photo \u0026 Document Group To The Pocket Battleship Admiral Scheer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA One-Of-A-Kind Collection of Kriegsmarine Diaries, Albums, and Documents of Senior Lieutenant Hans Schröer This is a very fine collection consisting of three parts; an exceptional War Diary, a photo album, and a variety of Kriegsmarine award documents belonging to Senior Lieutenant Hans Schröer, starting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) An exceptional and certainly one of a kind Official War Diary (Kriegstagebuch) with a total of 400 pages, with 212 pages featuring handwritten entries in ink from 1941 to 1947. The are written in semi-neat handwriting, and are clearly legible. The diary measures 298 mm x 215 mm, with the exterior of the book showing some typical signs of age and use, but with the interior being wonderfully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) A unique photo album of Hans Schröer containing 124 black and white photographs, 3 postcards, documenting Schröer’s adventures while in the Reichsmarine and the Kriegsmarine. Subject matter include; sailors and officers, on parade, at work and at play, four studio portraits of Schröer in uniform, including one of him wearing his Reichsmarine cap and two ‘Linienschiff Hessen’ on his tally ribbon; taken in mountainous, exhotic, and harbour locations; featuring islands, buildings, carts, people of a railway platform, ships in port and on the high seas...and much more. The album has a multi-colour cotton exterior and measures 315 mm x 220 mm. Some photographs have become loose through time and storage, but overall this album is very well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) A wooden naval shield plaque depicting a fouled anchor with crossed flags, crossed lightning bolts and a large diagonal lightning bolt on the obverse - all in high relief; hand painted in red, blue, silver, and bronze colours; the reverse with an identifications sticker - but mostly worn; measuring 170 mm x 130 mm x 16 mm. Extremely fine condition. Accompanying this one of a kind collection are the following documents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) An award document for a High Seas Fleet badge, presented to Oberleutnant (Senior Lieutenant) Hans Schröer for his participation on the Cruiser ‘Admiral Hipper’. The document is dated June 17, 1942, and depicts the signature of the Kriegsmarine Admiral and Flottenchef. It measures 205 mm x 141 mm, and is in near mint condition with some rust staining on the top left corner from a paperclip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) An award document for an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, presented to Leutnant (Lieutenant) Hans Schröer from the Commando Cruiser ‘Admiral Hipper’. The document is dated in Wilhelmshaven on April 16, 1940, and depicts the signature of the Kriegsmarine Vizeadmiral und Flottenchef, Günter Lütjens. It measures 200 mm x 140 mm, and is in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6) An award document for a Long Service Medal 3rd Class for Twelve Years’ Service; presented to Oberfunkmeister Hans Schröer of the Oberfelt. Mar. Kommandierten Kompanie. The document is dated in Berlin on October 1, 1938, and depicts the signature of the Kriegsmarine Konteradmiral. It measures 297 mm x 210 mm, and is in near mint condition with only a slight grease stain on the top left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7) An award document for a Long Service Medal 4th Class for Four Years’ Service, presented to Oberfunkmaaten Hans Schröer of the I. Marineunteroffizierlehrabteilung. The document is dated October 2, 1936, and depicts the signature of Konteradmiral. It measures 296 mm x 209 mm, and is in near mint condition with only a slight grease stain on the top left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8) A Typewritten letter regarding an accident on the Bulgarian Ruled Territory of Thassos (which took place on June 9, 1941, with two photographs depicting a seemingly drowned sailor laying on a river bank; black and white photographs with a glossy finish; measuring 69 mm x 57 mm each. Overall, this is an exceptional collection that tells an amazing story of the wartime service in the Kriegsmarine of Senior Lieutenant Hans Schröer. The photo album is certainly one of a kind example with too many photographs to describe. The diary offers an exceptional window into the service of Schröer if taken the time to translate. Overall, better than extremely fine\/near mint condition.        \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133963325717,"sku":"G17961.RL2","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_kriegsmarine_g_559fd346cc0e0_1_1.jpg?v=1761759047"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-rare-lot-of-award-documents-to-oberbootsmannsmaat-paul-breidenbach-spanish-civil-war-tirpitz-service-m0273-124","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. 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An award document for the Spanish Cross in Bronze, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to Breidenbach as a Matrosenobergefreiter, issued in Berlin on 6 June 1939, featuring an embossed seal and certified by a facsimile signature of the Führer, measuring 25.5 cm (w) x 35.5 cm (h), demonstrating folding creases and minor discolouration, in very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. An award document for the Memel Medal, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to Breitenbach as a Matrosenobergefreiter of 6. Torpedobootsflottille and crew member of torpedo boat “Iltis” (later sunk by the Royal Navy during the Action of 13 May 1942), dated 26 October 1939 and certified by a facsimile signature of Otto Meissner, measuring 21 cm (w) x 29.5 cm (h), demonstrating folding creases and minor discolouration, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. A preliminary award document for the 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of off-white paper stock with handwritten and typewritten inscriptions, named to Beidenbach as a Matrosenobergefreiter, dated 15 June 1940, issued at Narvik and certified by the handwritten signature of Fregattenkapitän Fritz Berger (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 4 August 1940), measuring 14.5 cm (w) x 21 cm (h), demonstrating some material fatigue and running of ink, in very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. An award document for the Destroyer War Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to Breidenbach as a Matrosenhauptgefreiter serving on board the destroyer “Erich Koellner” (scuttled on 13 April 1940 after being damaged by the Royal Navy during the Battle of Narvik), certified by the handwritten signature of Kapitän zur See Erich Bey (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 9 May 1940), measuring 15.5 cm (w) x 22.5 cm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. An award document for the Narvik Shield, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to Breidenbach as a Matrosenhauptgefreiter serving on board the destroyer “Erich Koellner”, dated 10 November 1940, measuring 19.5 cm (w) x 13.5 cm (h), demonstrating some soiling, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. An award document for the Minesweeper War Badge, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, named to Breidenbach as a Matrosenhauptgefreiter, issued in Bergen on 17 February 1941, certified by the handwritten signature of Vizeadmiral Otto von Schrader (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 19 August 1943), measuring 15 cm (w) x 21 cm (h), demonstrating some soiling, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. An unofficial Polar Certificate, constructed of off-white paper with multi-coloured ink, issued to Breidenbach for his fifth journey to the Polar Circle with the battleship “Tirpitz”, dated 12 March 1943, measuring 21 cm (w) x 28 cm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. An award document for the Tirpitz Commemorative Pin, constructed of off-white paper with multi-coloured ink, dated 24 August 1943 and certified by the facsimile signature of Kapitän zur See Hans Karl Meyer, measuring 10.5 cm (w) x 15 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. An award document for the High Seas Fleet Badge, constructed of off-white card stock with black ink, named to Breidenbach as an Oberbootsmannsmaat for his team on board the battleship “Tirpitz”, dated 11 September 1943 and certified by the handwritten signature of Admiral Oskar Kummetz (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 18 January 1941), measuring 14 cm (w) x 20.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. An award document for the Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, named to Breidenbach as an Oberbootsmannsmaat serving on the battleship “Tirpitz”, issued 3 April 1944 for a single wound, award on board the “Tirpitz” on 12 April 1944, certified by the handwritten signature of Kapitän zur See Wolf Junge (German Cross in Gold, 6 December 1944), measuring 14 cm (w) x 20 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11. An award document for the 1939 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of off-white paper stock with multi-coloured ink, named to Breidenbach as an Obertbootsmannsmaat, issued on board the battleship “Tirpitz” on 20 April 1944, certified by the handwritten signature of Kapitän zur See Hans Karl Meyer, measuring 14 cm (w) x 20 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12. A pamphlet for the Tigerverband Honour Shield, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, undated, measuring 21 cm (w) x 15.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135824285973,"sku":"M0273-124","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_6849.jpg?v=1692912218"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-pair-of-unissued-award-documents-for-the-german-cross-in-gold-g55070rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Unissued Award Documents For The German Cross In Gold","description":"(Verleihungsurkunde für das Deutsche Kreuz in Gold). A pair of unissued award documents for the German Cross in Gold, each constructed of off-white paper stock, the obverse bearing printed dedications featuring voids for the addition of the recipient’s name, award date, and signature of the Oberbefehlshaber (Supreme Commander) of the Kriegsmarine, topped by a gilt depiction of the award executed in exceptional detail, both unmarked and measuring 25.5 cm (w) x 35.5 cm (H), both demonstrating minor and age-appropriate discolouration in addition to a central folding crease, in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135867212053,"sku":"G55070.RL1","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc1514_346_1_1.jpg?v=1758817385"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-mixed-lot-of-award-documents-and-correspondence-to-albert-rudnick-g51629rl1","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mixed Lot Of Award Documents And Correspondence To Albert Rudnick","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kriegsmarine Verleihungsurkunden und Papier). A mixed lot of three award documents and correspondence to Kriegsmarine Gefreiter Albert Rudnick, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. A Seemotorführer certification document, constructed of off-white paper stock with multi-coloured ink, issued to Rudnick in Hamburg on 18 August 1937 and indicating that he was born on 18 May 1910 in Todenbüttel, Rendsburg district, measuring 210 mm (w) x 295 mm (h), with some creasing and soiling evident, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. An award document for a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to Rudnick as a Matrosengefreiter, issued in Paris on 10 April 1941, featuring the handwritten signature of Admiral Otto Schultze (Pour le Mérite, 18 March 1918) in his capacity as Commanding Admiral of France, measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with a folding crease evident, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. A letter addressed to Rudnick (under Feldpost number 08405 for 1. Batterie, Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 240) from Hamburg Railway President Erich Goudfroy, presumably Rudnick’s prewar employer, congratulating him on receiving the Iron Cross for shooting down enemy aircraft, dated 17 May 1941, measuring 148 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Accompanied by a studio photo depicting Rudnick in uniform and with the Iron Cross ribbon and a dagger clearly visible, the reverse in unused postcard format, printed on Agfa paper, measuring 78 mm (w) x 135 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136196956437,"sku":"G51629.RL1","price":162.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3883_916_1.jpg?v=1764026629"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-lot-of-award-documents-to-reinhold-klose-for-minesweeper-service-and-memel-occupation-g52147rl3","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Lot Of Award Documents To Reinhold Klose, For Minesweeper Service And Memel Occupation.","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kriegsmarine Verleihungsurkunden). A mixed lot of four Kriegsmarine award documents named to Reinhold Klose, consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. A rare document for a Memel Medal, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to Klose as a Matrosengefreiter, indicating that he was born on 21 December 1915 and was resident or stationed in Schleswig, issued in Berlin on 26 October 1939, featuring a facsimile signature of Otto Meissner, measuring 210 mm (w) x 296 mm (h), with folding creases and minor discoloration evident, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. A document for a Minesweeper War Badge, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, named to Klose as a Bootsmannsmat of 2. Sperrbrecherflottille (2nd Minesweeper Flotilla), issued at staff headquarters on 1 June 1941, featuring the handwritten signature of a Korvettenkapitän and stand-in commander of 3. Sicherungs-Division, measuring 138 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with minor discolouration evident, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. A document for a Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of off-white paper stock with black and blue ink, named to Klose as a Bootsmannsmaat, with a Feldpost number then assigned to 2. Sperrbrecherflottille, issued at sea on 7 July 1941, featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Korvettenkapitän, measuring 141 mm (w) x 201 mm (h), with a folding crease visible, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. A document for a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of off-white paper with black and blue ink, named to Klose as a Bootsmannsmaat, issued at staff headquarters on 26 July 1941, featuring the handwritten signature of then-Kapitän Friedrich Ruge (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 21 October 1940), measuring 140 mm (w) x 198 mm (h), with a folding crease visible, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. A Kriegsmarine white uniform Signals badge, constructed of white cotton, the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered dark blue lightning bolt, unmarked, measuring 60 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. 6. A small wartime photo of Klose, in uniform and with the Minesweeper War Badge clearly visible, the reverse bearing a partially-legible studio mark, measuring 65 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136200724757,"sku":"G52147.RL3","price":860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc4807_362_1_1_1.jpg?v=1756484562"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-lot-of-signed-photos-of-knights-cross-recipients-g56604","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Lot of Signed Photos of Knight’s Cross Recipients","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eRitterkreuzträger Fotos mit Unterschriften\u003c\/em\u003e). A lot of four signed photos of Kriegsmarine Knight’s Cross recipients, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A wartime signed photo of Großadmiral Erich Raeder, consisting of a period reproduced portrait taken prior to his receipt of Knight’s Cross (bestowed 30 September 1939), situated above Raeder’s handwritten signature with a date of 7 September 1940, the reverse unmarked, measuring 10 cm (w) x 14 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A wartime signed photo of noted U-Boat engineer Kapitänleutnant Erich Otto Zürn, depicted in uniform with the Knight’s Cross (received 23 April 1941) and other awards clearly visible, the lower right corner of the image overlaid by Zürn’s handwritten signature situated above an partially legible date for the year 1944, the reverse in postcard format and bearing an additional handwritten inscription of “HEIL U. SIEG AN ALLEN FRONTEN!” (“HEIL AND VICTORY ON ALL FRONTS!”), measuring 8.5 cm (w) x 13.5 cm (h), a scarce example in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A wartime signed postcard of U-Boat ace Fregattenkapitän Heinrich Liebe, depicted in uniform with the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves (received 14 August 1940 and 10 June 1941, respectively) expertly inserted in to the image by the issuing studio, the lower left corner overlaid by Liebe’s handwritten signature, the reverse bearing a typewritten dedication from Liebe to a recipient in Landau, Westmark, postage stamped 23 October 1942 in Berlin, measuring 10.5 cm (w) x 15 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A small photo depicting U-Boat Ace Korvettenkapitän (upon conclusion of his Kriegsmarine service) Otto Schuhart, in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross (received 16 May 1940) and other awards clearly visible, the reverse bearing a signature and brief dedication from Schuhart in his capacity as commander of U-29, dated 1943, measuring 6 cm (w) x 9 cm (h), a wartime-signed private photo in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47955868778773,"sku":"G56604","price":312.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4409.jpg?v=1706807250"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-the-awards-documents-and-photos-of-kapitanleutnant-erwin-leesten-german-cross-in-gold-m0044-285","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Awards, Documents, and Photos of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, German Cross in Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eKriegsmarine Konvolut für einen Kapitänleutnant und Träger des Deutsches Kreuz in Gold\u003c\/em\u003e). A fascinating and superb collection of awards, documents, and photos from the estate of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, a recipient of the German Cross in Gold who, as part of a distinguished wartime career, initially served aboard the Type 1924 Torpedo Boat “Wolf”, before holding a variety of command positions in both torpedo boat and minesweeper units in the Baltic and North Seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate opens with Leesten’s awards, presented in order of receipt, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A Sudetenland Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing two raised figures, one of which is clutching a flag and the other a length of broken chain, above a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central date of “1. OKTOBER 1938”, circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (“ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE LEADER”), unmarked, measuring 32.20 mm in diameter, weighing 12.5 grams, in extremely fine condition; accompanied by its award document, named to Leesten as a Stabs Obersteuermann serving about the destroyer “Hermann Schoemann”, awarded in Wilhelmshaven on 17 October 1939, certified by the handwritten signature of a Korvettenkapitän, measuring 21 cm (w) x 29.5 cm (h), demonstrating some discolouration, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 44.32 mm (w) x 47.47 mm (h), weighing 20.3 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout the core, in better than very fine condition; accompanied by its award document, named to Leesten as a Stabs Obersteuermann, awarded in Wilhelmshaven on 21 December 1939, certified by the handwritten signature of Admiral Wilhelm Marschall (Pour le Mérite, 4 July 1938; German Cross in Gold, 23 March 1942), measuring 14 cm (w) x 20 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A Destroyer War Badge, constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central Kriegsmarine destroyer cutting through waves, with its bow extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with an elongated stabilizer emanating from the twelve o’clock position, the pinback maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “4” for Steinhauer \u0026amp; Lück, Lüdenscheid, measuring 45.53 mm (w) x 53.77 mm (h), weighing 24.0 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout the base metal, a Variation 2 badge in extremely fine condition; accompanied by its award document, named to Leesten as a Stabs Obersteuermann serving aboard the destroyer Hermannn Schoemann, certified by the handwritten signature of Kapitän Zur See Erich Bey (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 9 May 1940; killed in action on 26 December 1943 while in command of the battleship Scharnhorst during the Battle of the North Cape), measuring 16 cm (w) x 22.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A Minesweeper War Badge, constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central depiction of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a crimped base, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Karneth \u0026amp; Sohn, Gablonz, measuring 44.70 mm (w) x 55.12 mm (h), weighing 20.2 grams, demonstrating near-total loss of finish to the base metal, in very fine condition; accompanied by its award document, named to Leesten as a Leutnant zur See, issued on 25 November 1941 and certified by the handwritten signature of Kapitän zur See Joachim Plath, measuring 15 cm (w) 21 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 44.36 mm (w) x 44.32 mm (h), weighing 18.9 grams, demonstrating minor oxidation to the core and some bending of the frame, in better than very fine condition; accompanied by its award document, named to Leesten as an Oberleutnant zur See, issued at headquarters on 14 August 1942, certified by the handwritten signature of Generaladmiral Rolf Carls (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, 14 June 1940), measuring 14 cm (w) x 20 cm (h), in extremely fine condition; also accompanied by Leesten’s 1957 award, constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed neusilber frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.44 mm (w) x 44.17 mm (h), weighing 15.4 grams, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. A German Cross in Gold, constructed of gilded, silvered, and toned cupal with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed double-overlaid starburst, bearing a central silvered disc overlaid by a raised and black enameled mobile swastika, situated within a circular gilded laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and trimmed along both the inner and outer edges with red enameled borders, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse features in position,with a barrel hinge emanating from a rectangular plate and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from an oval plate, the reverse of the pinback maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “20” for C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim, notably bearing an intricate punched dedication of “OB. LT. Z. SEE LEESTEN 9. 8. 44.”, measuring 63.18 mm (w) x 63.03 mm (h), weighing 45.6 grams, demonstrating some scratching to the enamels and loss of silver finish to the base metal, a light version demonstrating all of the hallmarks of C.F. Zimmermann’s design and featuring the recipient’s hand-applied wartime attribution in better than very fine condition; accompanied by its award document, named to Leesten as an Oberleutnant zur See, issued in Berlin on 9 August 1944, and certified by the handwritten signature of Großadmiral Karl Dönitz (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, 21 April 1940; with Oak Leaves, 6 April 1943) in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the Kriegsmarine, measuring 24.5 cm (w) x 35.5 cm (h), an exceptionally rare example featuring Dönitz’s handwritten signature in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. A pair of ribbon bears executed according to the regulations of 1957, each featuring five awards, with one including a German Cross in Gold, 1939 Iron Cross II Class, 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Minesweeper War Badge, and Destroyer War Badge, affixed to a 12.5 cm-long bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, demonstrating some mothing to the reverse, in extremely fine condition; the second including a Lapland Shield, Wehrmacht 4-Year Long Service Award, Wehrmacht 12-Year Long Service Award, Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Award, and DSB Sports Badge, affixed to a 12.5 cm-long bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeesten’s physical awards are accompanied by a selection of additional award documents, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. A Reichsmarine Marksmanship Award, II Class, issued in Emden on 27 September 1929 for proficiency with the Gewehr 98 rifle, measuring 21.5 cm (w) x 34 cm (h) in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. An award document for a Wehrmacht 4-Year Long Service Award, named to Leesten as an Obersteuermann of 3. Torpedobootsflottille, issued in Wilhelmshaven on 2 October 1936, certified by the handwritten signature of Konteradmiral Hans-Herbert Stobwasser, measuring 21 cm (w) x 30 cm (h), in better than very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. An award document for a Lappland Shield, named to Leesten as a Kapitänleutnant of 67. Vorpostenflottille, issued in Tromsö on 23 August 1945, certified by the handwritten signature of a Korvettenkapitän and most senior German naval Officer remaining in Tromsö, notably flanked by a denazified stamp for Kriegsmarine forces in Norway, measuring 15 cm (w) x 21 cm (h), a scarce document in near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso accompanied by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. A mixed group of 24 documents and assorted paperwork, encompassing Leesten’s personal life and military career from the prewar, wartime, and postwar eras, including school reports, personal correspondence, a personnel roster from the Torpedo Boat “Wolf”, prisoner of war (POW) registration and release forms, and most notably a pair formal promotion documents, elevating Leesten from Oberfähnrich zur See to Leutnant zur See, issued 18 July 1941 and effective retroactively from 1 July, followed by one elevating Leesten from Leutnant zur See to Oberleutnant zur See, issued 15 December 1941 and effective from 1 January 1942, both certified by the handwritten signatures of Großadmiral Erich Raeder (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, 30 September 1939), a fascinating supplementary lot in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. A Kriegsmarine Officer’s breast eagle, constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an elongated Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, with a stabilizer emanating from the reverse of the wreath, unmarked, measuring 95 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), demonstrating minor tarnishing and possible repair of the pinback, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. A superb wartime photo album, constructed of a card stock binding with a faux dark brown leather exterior liner, the cover bearing an inscription of “MEINE TORPEDOBOOTSFAHREN” (“MY TORPEDO BOAT JOURNEY”), the spine perforated with four eyelets reinforced with metal grommets, retaining a drawstring which maintains the album’s structural integrity, the interior content consisting of 20 black card stock pages separated by wax paper liners to protect the images, pasted with 69 original black-and-white photographs depicting Leesten’s early wartime career as a crewman aboard the Type 1924 Torpedo Boat “Wolf”, with numerous images of uniformed Kriegsmarine personnel aboard vessels during both training exercises and military actions involving the firing of torpedoes, with consequent blasts and damage depicted, with depictions of numerous Type 24 vessels with their unique silhouette shown in superb detail, with the “Wolf” depicted alongside sister ships of its class (identifiable by bow initials), including the Iltis, Jaguar, and Tiger, measuring 35 cm (w) x 25 cm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue to the album itself (including loss of gilt to the cover inscription), a fascinating primary account of Leesten’s career aboard the “Wolf” prior to its sinking on 8 January 1941 after striking a mine in the English Channel, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. An additional group of 69 assorted photos, primarily consisting of private wartime images of various sizes, supplemented by several postwar reproductions, further depicting Leesten’s wartime Kriegsmarine exploits, with many shots of the owner in uniform and at sea subsequent to his transfer from torpedo boat service to minesweeping and security duty in the Baltic and North Seas with 67. Vorpostenflottille, some featuring reverse handwritten captions providing full contact, in overall extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. A 1940 edition of \"Blaue Jungs an Kesseln und Maschinen: Jürgen Hausmann geht zur Kriegsmarine”, constructed of a card stock binding with 228 paginated interior pages, printed by E.S. Mittler \u0026amp; Sohn, Berlin, measuring 16 cm (w) x 23.5 cm (h), the dust jacket is missing and minor discoloration and fatigue is visible, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48685857702165,"sku":"M0044-285","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/AI1_6453_8adcbec4-7cb1-4fc9-ae13-c77a196600b6.jpg?v=1762371682"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-kreta-cuff-title-award-document-to-leutnant-zur-see-jurgen-naval-intelligence-g60627","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kreta Cuff Title Award Document to Leutnant zur See Jürgen, Naval Intelligence","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eÄrmelband Kreta Verleihungsurkunde\u003c\/em\u003e). A Kriegsmarine-issue Kreta Cuff Title award document, named to Leutnant zur See “JÜRGEN WESTERHOFF”, dated 1 October 1943, certified by the handwritten signature of Vizeadmiral Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 15 May 1944), measuring 14.5 cm (w) x 20.5 cm (h), demonstrating creasing and minor discolouration throughout, accompanied by a typewritten telegram issued from Athens and dated 4 May 1944, indicating that Westerhoff is a messenger attached to the Office of the Commanding Admiral of the Aegean district, bears classified documents essential to the war effort, and is to be provided with all assistance required, certified by the handwritten signature of an unidentified Korvettenkapitän and Abwehr Officer, measuring 20.5 cm (w) x 14.5 cm (h), demonstrating creasing, in addition to minor tearing and discolouration, a fascinating accompaniment in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49046746562837,"sku":"G60627","price":311.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0031_6751fc48-770e-489e-86a5-59cc36e0cf3a.jpg?v=1752072279"},{"product_id":"germany-kriegsmarine-a-pair-of-award-documents-to-vizeadmiral-heinrich-stiegel-g62511","title":"Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair of Award Documents to Vizeadmiral Heinrich Stiegel","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eAuszeichnungsurkunden der Kriegsmarine für einen Admiral\u003c\/em\u003e). A pair of award documents to Vizeadmiral (Ing.\/Engineer) Heinrich Stiegel, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 One for a Sudetenland Medal, named to Stiegel as a Kapitän zur See (Ing.) serving with Marinegruppenkommando West, awarded in Kiel on 20 December 1939, certified by the handwritten signature of Admiral Rolf Carls (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, 14 June 1940), measuring 21 cm (w) x 29.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. One for a War Merit Cross I Class, named to Stiegel as a Vizeadmiral (Ing.), issued in Berlin on 27 October 1944, certified by the handwritten signature of Vizeadmiral Friedrich Ruge (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, 21 October 1940), measuring 14.5 cm (w) x 20.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Heinrich Stiegel was born on 7 February 1891 in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. He enlisted in the Imperial Navy on 1 October 1910, and served on a variety of ships until 16 July 1917, when he was promoted to Leutnant zur See and served as an engineer aboard SMS Grosser Kurfürst. After the war, Stiegel returned to Reichsmarine service on 8 March 1920 as an Oberleutnant, and later saw promotions to Kapitänleutnant (1 May 1923) and Korvettenkapitän (1 October 1929). He was serving as an engineer with naval reconnaissance units in Kiel during the rise of the Third Reich, and was promoted to Kapitän on 1 October 1936 while a station engineer at the Marinestation der Ostsee (Baltic). At the start of the Second World War, Stiegel was assigned to Flottenkommando (Kriegsmarine Fleet Command) and later became head of Marine Engineering Operations Department K IV, with responsibility for warship construction, and was promoted to Konteradmiral on 1 January 1940 and Vizeadmiral on 1 April 1942. He remained in the capacity until being transferred to Oberkommando der Marine (Naval High Command) in January 1945, where he concluded his military service. 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