Karl-Friedrich Merten,a U-boat War Badge with 1941 award document Non-ferrous metal,gilt(rubbed),the attachment pin slightly bent. The document dated 2 August 1941 and stamped "Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote" with facsimile signature of then Vice Admiral Karl Dönitz. Folded once,small edge tear. Merten received the U-boat War Badge the day after his first patrol in command of U-68,which lasted 30 June to 1 August from Kiel to Lorient,historic,historical,1930s,20th century,navy,naval forces,military,militaria,branch of service,branches of service,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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