Item number: 33.788

Rare original photo card (AK) of a Knight's Cross recipient of the German submarine navy: Korvettenkapitän Karl-Friedrich Merten (* August 15, 1905, Posen; † May 2, 1993, Waldshut-Tiengen / Württemberg) – an authentic contemporary document from World War II.

Karl-Friedrich Merten was a recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and was one of the most successful U-boat commanders in the Kriegsmarine. As commander of U-68, he achieved outstanding sinking successes, particularly in the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean. This photo card is a coveted collector's item for enthusiasts of naval history and militaria.

Details

• Type: Photo card (AK), Original
• Person: Karl-Friedrich Merten, Knight's Cross recipient with Oak Leaves, submarine navy
• Dimensions: see scan
• Condition: good for its age, signs of wear present
• Item number: 33.788

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