SOLD - Rare U-Boat Pennant Flag - U-96 "Sharkunters"

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8/19/24 - This is an excellent example of a rare U-Boat Pennant Flag from the famous U-96 submarine, known as the "sharkhunters" with their very recognizable "laughing swordfish" insignia. German submarine U-96 was a Type VIIC U-boat of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) during World War II. It was made famous after the war in Lothar-G?ºnther Buchheim's 1973 bestselling novel Das Boot and the 1981 Oscar-nominated film adaptation of the same name, both based on his experience on the submarine as a war correspondent in 1941. The keel was laid down on 16 September 1939, by Germaniawerft, of Kiel as yard number 601. She was commissioned on 14 September 1940, with Kapit?§nleutnant Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock in command. Lehmann-Willenbrock was relieved in March 1942 by Oberleutnant zur See Hans-J?ºrgen Hellriegel, who was relieved in turn in March 1943 by Oblt.z.S. Wilhelm Peters. In February 1944, Oblt.z.S. Horst Willner took command, turning the boat over to Oblt.z.S. Robert Rix in June of that year. Rix commanded the boat until 15 February 1945. This particular flag is in excellent condition for its age. The stitching and fabric are excellent. Just a few small stains here and there. The pennant comes with printouts that detail this submarine's rich history as well as printouts of period color photos of the boat.