{"product_id":"ritterkreuz-trager-u-boote-marine-masse-siehe-scan-mutzelburg-rolf","title":"Photo Knight's Cross Bearer Rolf Mützelburg – U-Boat Commander Kriegsmarine | Militaria-Hoya","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItem number: 33603\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003ephoto of a Knight's Cross recipient\u003c\/strong\u003e related to \u003cstrong\u003eCorvette Captain Rolf Mützelburg\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most successful U-boat commanders of the German \u003cstrong\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/strong\u003e in World War II – a rare and historically significant collector's document.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerson:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolf 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 force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original photo\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 wear present, age-appropriate good condition – please refer to 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 among the most decorated U-boat commanders of the Kriegsmarine. He received the \u003cstrong\u003eKnight's Cross with Oak Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and sank on September 11, 1942, in the Atlantic after a bathing accident – one of the most unusual deaths among German U-boat aces. Photos and documents related to Mützelburg are highly sought after by Kriegsmarine collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerhaps you will find other suitable items – that significantly reduces shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53239093494089,"sku":"MH-33603","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/33.603a.jpg?v=1761982732","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/ritterkreuz-trager-u-boote-marine-masse-siehe-scan-mutzelburg-rolf","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}