The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi Germany prior to and during World War II. Kriegsmarine uniform design followed that of the preexisting Reichsmarine, itself based on that of the First World War K
German Vice Admiral Günther Lütjens during World War II
Navy officer designators:*Engineering (Ing.) Leutnant zur See. *Weapons (W.). *Coastal Artillery (M.A.) Oberleutnant zur See. *Mine Warfare (W.). *Signals (N.T.) Kapitänleutnant *Torpedoman (T.). *Medical (S.) Marineoberstabsarzt. *Administration (V.).
"Walking-out" dress
Photo of Erich Raeder in the full officer service uniform. The uniform was worn with a raised necktie, both shoulder epaulets and sleeve stripes to denote rank, as well as full medals and ribbons. In day-to-day operations, officers often wore the "lesser service uniform" with no epaulets, regular tie, and minimal decorations.
Günther Lütjens
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Johann Günther Lütjens was a German admiral whose military service spanned more than 30 years and two world wars. Lütjens is best known for his actions during World War II and his command of the battl
Uniforms and insignia of the Kriegsmarine
…German Vice Admiral Günther Lütjens during World War II The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi Germany prior to and during World War II. Kriegsmarine uniform design followed that of the…
Berthold-Gymnasium Freiburg, 1900
German cruiser Karlsruhe off San Diego, California in 1934
Günther Lütjens in visit to Cali, Colombia 1935