Item number: 33600

Original photo of a Knight's Cross recipient related to Corvette Captain Heinrich Liebe, one of the most famous U-boat commanders of the German Kriegsmarine in World War II – a rare collector's document for militaria and navy enthusiasts.

Details

• Person: Heinrich Liebe (* January 29, 1908, in Gotha; † July 27, 1997, in Eisenach)
• Award: Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
• Unit: Kriegsmarine / U-boat force
• Document type: Original photo
• Dimensions: see scans
• Condition: Signs of wear present, good condition for its age – please refer to scans

Historical Background

Heinrich Liebe was one of the most successful U-boat commanders of the Kriegsmarine and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his achievements in the Battle of the Atlantic. Documents and photos with direct relation to Knight's Cross recipients are among the most sought-after collector's items in the field of Kriegsmarine militaria and generate great interest among collectors worldwide.

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