60th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1892 lots has ended on 30th June 2024. 86% of all lots sold

0652 |

Kriegsmarine "Neptunstaufe" certificate - U-737

Kriegsmarine "Neptunstaufe" certificate - U-737

LOT 75-0652
SOLD
Auction ended        29th June 2024  |  07:42 pm CEST
RESULT
325,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

Own a similar product you want to sell? We are here for you at +49 8541 9053699

DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
SAVE FOR LATER
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 75-0652
EAN 2000000854977
LOT 75-0652
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000854977
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 75-0652
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000854977
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Kriegsmarine certificate for the so-called "Neptunstaufe" (line-crossing ceremony). It's a common ritual of seafarers when a crew member crosses the equator for the first time at sea. Issued to Matrosenobergefreiten Werner Heuberger. Dated "16.10.1943". 

According to our consignor, Werner Heuberger served aboard U-221.


Condition
2