Heinrich Bleichrodt – “U-48” & “U-109” (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€275,00
Heinrich Bleichrodt (21 October 1909 † 9 January 1977) was a decorated German U-boat commander of the Second World War, serving with distinction during the Battle of the Atlantic. As commander of U-48 and later U-109, Bleichrodt achieved major successes against Allied shipping and became one of the Kriegsmarine’s leading U-boat aces.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 24 October 1940, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-48.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 23 September 1942, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-109.
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U-boat War Badge (U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen).
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Kapitänleutnant Heinrich Bleichrodt.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Good; postcard shows light age wear and trimmed edges from period handling. Signature remains bold and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note
Heinrich Bleichrodt ranks among the most successful U-boat commanders of the Kriegsmarine, credited with over 200,000 GRT of enemy shipping sunk. His autograph on wartime material is scarce and highly desirable, especially with traceable period provenance.
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Heinrich Bleichrodt (21 October 1909 † 9 January 1977) was a decorated German U-boat commander of the Second World War, serving with distinction during the Battle of the Atlantic. As commander of U-48 and later U-109, Bleichrodt achieved major successes against Allied shipping and became one of the Kriegsmarine’s leading U-boat aces.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 24 October 1940, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-48.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 23 September 1942, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-109.
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U-boat War Badge (U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen).
-
Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Kapitänleutnant Heinrich Bleichrodt.
-
Signed on a wartime postcard.
-
Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
-
Condition: Good; postcard shows light age wear and trimmed edges from period handling. Signature remains bold and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note
Heinrich Bleichrodt ranks among the most successful U-boat commanders of the Kriegsmarine, credited with over 200,000 GRT of enemy shipping sunk. His autograph on wartime material is scarce and highly desirable, especially with traceable period provenance.
