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John, you have an amazing collection, really have enjoyed you sharing your items with us.

Gildwiller1918, 72usmc, Fritz, phantom, KennyAndrew, Eddieq, and leon21: Hello. Thank each and everyone of you for all the recent likes, greatly appreciated. Best regards, John R.

Pictured is a signed limit edition print by Tom Freeman entitled 'Attack at Dawn.' The print depicts the U-132, commanded by Kptlt. Ernst Vogelsang, attacking and sinking one of the five ships from the crew's war patrol of 10 June -16 August 1942. Purchased this print years ago, I finally had it framed and delivered today. This fantastic print will hang in my home's guest room. I apologize for the reflection of the bubble rap.

Pictured is a signed limit edition print by Gil Cohen entitled 'The Enemy Above.' The print depicts a U-boat crew at battle stations bracing against depth charges. This wonderful print hangs in my home's guest room.

Pictured from my collection is a twelve stamp set 'Heroes of the Wehrmacht' 1943. The stamps are in mint condition, full gum on back. I had the stamp set professionally framed/archived.

Pictured from my collection is a thirteen stamp set 'Heroes of the Wehrmacht' 1944. The stamps are in mint condition, full gum on back. I had the stamp set professionally framed/archived.

Pictured from my collection are two Navigation Textbooks (Part I and Part II) for the Kriegsmarine and Merchant Navy. These books were published at the request of the High Command of the Kriegsmarine and the Reich Ministry of Transport, 1942. Navigation Textbook, Part I . Navigation Textbook, Part II.

Pictured from my collection of kriegsmarine antiques is a book about Jost Metzler (1909-1975), captain of U-69 and U-847. Under Metzler the U-69 sunk 11 ships (56,318 tons) between February and June 1941. He was awarded the Knight's Cross on 28 July 1941. Nice cover art on front of book. Photograph Jost Metzler.

Picture from my collection is a book about Werner Hartmann (1902-1963), the captain of U-26, 37, and U-198. Commanding the U-198, he completed the third longest war patrol of 200 days ever undertaken by a U-boat captain. U-boat babge on cover of book. Picture of Knight's Cross winner Werner Hartmann.

From my collection is a book about Kapitanleutnant Prien (1908-1941), Commander of U-47, sinking of the HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow. on 14 October 1939. Fore the action he was awarded the Knight's cross.

Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is a book about the exploits of Kapitanleutnant Hans Bartels (1919-1945), awarded the Knight's Cross on 16 May 1940 for his naval action in during the Norwegian campaign . Great art dust cover of book. Art of Kapitanleutnant Bartels on deck of minesweeper M1.

Pictured from my collection the is the book 'Deutschlands Wehrmacht' published 1 April 1938 that describes and illustrates the oder of battle for Germany's Army, Air Force, and Navy . The front cover of 'Deutschlands Wehrmacht' Germany's Armed Forces. This page from the book shows the Rank and Career structure for the Kriegsmarine.

Pictured from my collection the book entitled 'U-BOOT AUF FEINDFAHRT' that illustrates life aboard a U-boat on patrol in the Atlantic against allied forces in the later part of 1941.

Pictured from my collection s the german naval yearbook 'Nauticus' for 1942. This book contains over 450 pages that document the exploits of the Kreigsmarine.

Pictured from my collection is working 8-day 'Radio Room' clock manufactured by Junghans for the Kriegsmarine.

Pictured from my collection of Kriegsmarine antiques is a 'Wardroom Clock ' housed in an octagonal wood case (11x11 inches) with key (not shown). This timepiece has a brushed steel face with Arabic numerals and is marked with an Eagle over M. The clock’s hour and minute hands are made of blackened steel above which there is a second sub-dial. The clock keeps time.

Picture from my collection is a 'Grid System' map of the southern part of the Aegean Sea that is an elongated embayment of the Mediterranean Sea. This system of mapping was used by the Kriegsmarine for locating, reporting, and vectoring its ships and U-boats. See the below link below the image to learn about the German Naval Grid System used during WWII. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Naval_Grid_System

From my collection are pictures of my Sold-Libellen KM-2 sextant with its original metal storage box. This sextant was manufactured for the Kriegsmarine by C.Plath. The SOLD KM-2 was developed for navigational use aboard U-boats and S-boats at night and/or in poor weather conditions when horizon not visible. For an in-depth review of this type of sextant, visit the link https://sextantbook.com/2013/11/04/the-sold-km2-bubble-sextant/. A view of KM-2 stored in its metal metal box. Note several accessories from the storage box are missing, but the original inventory label is present on inside of one of the two lids (not pictured). Top of metal storage box with access secured with side latches. The handle sides of KM-2 Sextant were the identification plate was once mounted but removed. View of the dial side of KM-2 sextant. The plate on dial is marked J.B., indiscernible mark, Geprütt Deutsche Seewarte (German Naval Observatory). Another view of dial side of KM-2 sextant. Topside view KM-2 sexton.

Pictured from my collection is a Kriegsmarine navigation square marked Dennert & Pape Hamburg-Altona (maker). A square like this one is pictured on page 441 in the book 'Deutsche Kriegsmarine Uniforms, Insignias and Equipment of the German Navy 1933-1945' by Eduardo Delgado.

From my collection 0f kriegsmarine antiques is a large chart with pencil notations for navigation. I had this chart professionally archived/framed. and is hanging in my library.

Pictured from my collection is postcard artwork of Gunther Prien, Commander of U-47. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (KC) after sinking the HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow. See the link https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/german-u-boats-scapa-flow-shock/ for historical information about Scapa Flow.

Pictured from my collection is a post card of a Kriegsmarine U-Boat badge.

Picture from my collection are two more WHW pins, Kriegsmarine officer and sailor.

Picture from my collection is another WHW pin, a Kriegsmarine standard tinnie.