{"product_id":"foto-ak-ritterkreuz-trager-u-boote-marine-masse-siehe-scan-rolf-christian-detlef-mutzelburg-autogramm","title":"Autographed Postcard Knight's Cross Bearer Rolf Mützelburg – U-Boat U-203 Kriegsmarine | Militaria-Hoya","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItem Number: 33606\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal postcard with autograph\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eCorvette Captain Rolf Christian Detlef Mützelburg\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most decorated U-boat commanders of the German \u003cstrong\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/strong\u003e – a highlight for any discerning militaria collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerson:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolf Christian Detlef Mützelburg (* June 23, 1913 in Kiel; † September 11, 1942 in the Atlantic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kriegsmarine \/ U-boat U-203\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original postcard (AK) with autograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e see scans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signs of use present, good condition for its age – please see scans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolf Mützelburg\u003c\/strong\u003e commanded the U-boat \u003cstrong\u003eU-203\u003c\/strong\u003e and was one of the most successful U-boat aces of the Kriegsmarine. He received the \u003cstrong\u003eKnight's Cross with Oak Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and died on September 11, 1942, in the Atlantic. A postcard with an \u003cstrong\u003eautograph\u003c\/strong\u003e of a fallen Knight's Cross recipient of this renown is an absolute rarity on the collector's market and is sought after worldwide by naval historians and militaria enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerhaps you will find more suitable items – this significantly reduces shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53239308943689,"sku":"MH-33606","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/33.606a_e10d4e6c-38fd-4d71-b2e2-0ff97ae31547.jpg?v=1761984530","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/foto-ak-ritterkreuz-trager-u-boote-marine-masse-siehe-scan-rolf-christian-detlef-mutzelburg-autogramm","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}