Item Number: 33601

Rare original autograph of Oberleutnant zur See Heinrich Petersen, Knight's Cross recipient and member of the famous U-boat U99 of the German Kriegsmarine – an exceptionally sought-after collector's document with a direct connection to one of the most legendary U-boats of World War II.

Details

• Person: Oberleutnant zur See Heinrich Petersen (* November 3, 1902 in Hamburg; † June 6, 1963 in Kiel)
• Award: Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
• Unit: Kriegsmarine / U-boat U99
• Document type: Original autograph / Photo with autograph
• Dimensions: see scans
• Condition: Signs of use present, good condition commensurate with age – please refer to scans

Historical Background

U-boat U99 under commander Otto Kretschmer was one of the most successful German U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic. Heinrich Petersen served as an officer on board and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Autographs of Knight's Cross recipients – especially with a connection to U99 – are highly sought after by Kriegsmarine collectors worldwide and are rarely found on the market.

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