Item number: 33.785

Rare original photo card (AK) of a Knight's Cross recipient of the German submarine navy: Oberleutnant zur See Hans-Georg Hess (* May 6, 1923, Berlin; † March 29, 2008, Wunstorf-Idesen near Hanover) – an authentic contemporary document from World War II.

Hans-Georg Hess was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and, as one of the youngest Knight's Cross recipients in the U-boat force, was one of the notable personalities of the Kriegsmarine. This photo card is a sought-after collector's item for enthusiasts of naval history and World War II militaria.

Details

• Type: Photo card (AK), Original
• Person: Hans-Georg Hess, Knight's Cross recipient, U-boat Navy
• Dimensions: see scan
• Condition: good for its age, signs of wear present
• Item number: 33.785

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