2dresq Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Greetings, I am purchasing this plaque. I thought it was interesting. I like the date. One day prior to outbreak of war. Pretty neat. What do you think. Regards, 2dresq JustinG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrontlineAntiques Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Greetings, I am purchasing this plaque. I thought it was interesting. I like the date. One day prior to outbreak of war. Pretty neat. What do you think. Regards, 2dresq JustinG Hi Justin Its a great item. How big is it? I see the 3 small holes for attatching it, but what would it be attached to? Thanks, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm F Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi Justin, I'd noticed you bought that item. I think it's fascinating! Wouldn't it be great if you could find out something about its recipient and his subsequent KM career? I assume the holes would be to attach it to a wooden plaque? Glad it's not attached though so you could see the name on the back. Nice addition to your collection. Best regards, ---Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Detlev/Detlef von Lehsten was born in Hamburg 14 August 1917. Joined Kriegsmarine in Crew Oktober 1937. Oberleutnant zS 01.04.42 #190. Last Rank Kapitänleutnant zS on 01.03.45 to date with seniority 18.02.45. Check online at "U-Boat Net" because he was not a member of the MOHeV after the war so have no post-war data. He was a watch officer on U 584 October 1942 to June 1943. Designated commander of the U-996 while it was under construction at Blohm & Voss-- it was badly damaged during the Hamburg Fire Storm air raid of 25 July 1943--possibly the greatest peril he survived during the war. CO U 373 26.09.43-08.06.44, CO U 3508 02.11.44-30.03.45, CO U 3044 26.04.-05.05.45-- these from Rainer Busch and Hans-Joachim R¢ll, :German U-Boat Commanderss of World War II." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm F Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Detlev/Detlef von Lehsten was born in Hamburg 14 August 1917. Joined Kriegsmarine in Crew Oktober 1937. Oberleutnant zS 01.04.42 #190. Last Rank Kapitänleutnant zS on 01.03.45 to date with seniority 18.02.45. Check online at "U-Boat Net" because he was not a member of the MOHeV after the war so have no post-war data. He was a watch officer on U 584 October 1942 to June 1943. Designated commander of the U-996 while it was under construction at Blohm & Voss-- it was badly damaged during the Hamburg Fire Storm air raid of 25 July 1943--possibly the greatest peril he survived during the war. CO U 373 26.09.43-08.06.44, CO U 3508 02.11.44-30.03.45, CO U 3044 26.04.-05.05.45-- these from Rainer Busch and Hans-Joachim R¢ll, :German U-Boat Commanderss of World War II." Wow! Excellent info from Rick Research. Justin, your item just got a whole lot more interesting! Congratulations. Best regards, ---Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dresq Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Wow, Thanks for the great info Rick. I greatly appreciate it. Regards, JustinG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardT Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Nice indeed. Another similar pre-war. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hello! Great item and interesting. :cheers: All the best Nesredep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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