WWII German Third Reich HDK Postcard Kriegsmarine U-Boat Crew Naval Art Munich House of art

Original WWII-era German HDK 534 photographic postcard featuring Richard Schreiber’s artwork “Nach der Geleitzugschlacht” (“After the Convoy Battle”).

The dramatic image depicts a German Kriegsmarine U-boat crew at sea following a convoy battle, with a sailor using binoculars from the conning tower while other crewmen are gathered nearby. A burning or damaged vessel can be seen in the distance.

The reverse is clearly marked:

• München, Haus der Deutschen Kunst – Munich, House of German Art
• Rich. Schreiber – “Nach der Geleitzugschlacht”
• HDK 534
• Photo-Hoffmann, München, Friedrichstr. 34
• Echte Fotografie – “Genuine Photograph”
• Nachdruck verboten – “Reproduction prohibited”

An interesting period postcard combining Kriegsmarine, U-boat, naval warfare and House of German Art subject matter.

The card is unused and shows age-related wear, staining/toning and a noticeable crease/crack area on the reverse. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.

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