Kriegsmarine U-81 12th War Patrol Grouping

[Erik Krogh]

Here is a grouping of items from U-81's 12th war patrol attributed to Obersteurmann Helmut Glowka. Included are the board-made badge, 12th patrol urkunde, Frontspange in Bronze urkunde, and several photos. A couple of the photos are repros, but the crew pictures are original.

[Erik Krogh]

12th Patrol Document

[Erik Krogh]

Conningtower Picture #1. Note the badge is depicted on the sign held by the crew.

[Erik Krogh]

Conningtower Picture #2.

[Erik Krogh]

And the merriment (and relief at surviving 12 cruises!) continues...

[Erik Krogh]

U-81 crew, 1941

[Erik Krogh]

U-81 Unteroffizier Korps, June 1943

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U-81 commissioning, April 26, 1941

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Frontspange in Bronze document. Note misspelling of Glowka's name.

[RichardT]

And yet another, complete with neck chain attachment.

[Gordon Williamson]

Superb pieces gentlemen, thanks for sharing.

[Erik Krogh]

Richard,

I foolishly thought that I probably had the only surviving example. Yours is more detailed than mine - nice piece!

Any more out there??

And yet another, complete with neck chain attachment.

[Monsun]

Hello Erik and Richard,

here are two other interesting photos, especially for you...

Regards,

Monsun

[RichardT]

Absolutely great photos Monsun. Thanks so much for posting them.

Richard

[Erik Krogh]

Monsun,

Just saw the photos that you posted with the 12th Patrol badge being worn. Thanks a million for posting these - so great to get more information about this informal award.

Best Regards,

Erik

[Weseruebung]

Monsun,

Just saw the photos that you posted with the 12th Patrol badge being worn. Thanks a million for posting these - so great to get more information about this informal award.

Best Regards,

Erik

Dear Erik,

where did you get this amazing group from ?

Chris

[Erik Krogh]

Dear Erik,

where did you get this amazing group from ?

Chris

Chris,

The grouping was purchased from Detlev Niemann a couple of years ago.

Best Regards,

Erik

[joe campbell]

exceptional!

a grouping to be proud of!

joe