Description: 8.5X12 One page ALS on Helmut Witte's stationery in untranslated German signed at the conclusion by Helmut Witte. Folding creases, otherwise in good condition. (1915-2005) Helmut Witte was a Korvettenkapitän with the Kriegsmarine during World War II. As commander of the Type IXC U-boat U-159, he sank twenty-three ships on four patrols, for a total of 119,554 tons of Allied shipping, to become the 20th highest scoring U-Boat ace of World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German language: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Witte joined the Reichsmarine in April 1934, serving on the light cruiser Köln, the destroyer Z-22, and on several torpedo boats before transferring to the U-boat arm in July 1940. Witte was 1.WO (second-in-command) on U-107 under Günther Hessler, and took part in the most successful patrol of the war in early 1941, during which 14 ships totaling 86,699 tons were sunk. Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the item sells for $10 and over.
Price: 80 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-23T16:14:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Military
Signed by: Helmut Witte
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
