Document Group U-Boot U-172

A group of documents belonging to the Matrosenobergefreiten Bernhard Krüger. Krüger served onboard the Submarine U-172 that was commanded by Kapitainleutnant Carl Emmermann, who was awarded the Oakleafs to the Knights Cross on 4.7.1943.
During six missions the boat sank 26 ships. The submarine was sunk near the American coast during an aerial attack on 13.12.1943. Bernhard Krüger was one of the few survivors.

See:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-172

Comprised of documents for:

– Submarine War Badge. A4 size and in a good, slightly used condition.

– Iron Cross 2nd Class. Good condition.

– Iron Cross 1st Class. Good condition.

Nice complete group for an enlisted man on submarines.