Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Posthumous U-Boat War Badge Award Document & Death Notice (Kia), 1943 Auction Archive measuring 53 mm x 43

measuring 53 mm x 43 mm

After five and a half months training

fine looking tab in extremely fine condition

Mercer embarked by ship from Halifax

A First War Medal Pair - Mounted as worn German style

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Posthumous U-Boat War Badge Award Document & Death Notice (Kia), 1943 Auction Archive measuring 53 mm x 43The posthumous U boat War Badge is named to Bootsmannsmaat (Boatswains Mate, lowest NCO rank) Heinz Hoffmann in honour of his commitment resulting in him being killed in action. It is dated to June 5, 1943 and carries a facsimile of the Leader of U boats West, Captain at Sea Hans Rudolf Rsing (19052004), a recipient of the Knights Cross. The death notice is dated to April 7, 1943, the sender who signed in blue ink is the Commander of the 6th U boat