Item number: 33604

Original postcard (AK) with reference to Corvette Captain Fritz Frauenheim, Knight's Cross recipient and U-boat commander of the German Kriegsmarine in World War II - a rare collector's document for militaria and navy enthusiasts.

Details

• Person: Fritz Frauenheim (* March 9, 1912 in Friedenau; † September 28, 1969 in Hamburg)
• Award: Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
• Unit: Kriegsmarine / U-boat arm
• Document type: Original postcard (AK / postcard)
• Dimensions: see scans
• Condition: Signs of wear present, good condition for its age - please refer to scans

Historical Background

Fritz Frauenheim was an experienced U-boat commander of the Kriegsmarine and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Postcards and portrait photos of Knight's Cross recipients were issued as official propaganda during the war and are now highly sought after by collectors as authentic contemporary documents. Well-preserved copies are rarely found on the market.

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