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WW2 German Kreigsmarine U-Boat Captains Hat U-96. Sold

U-Boat Hat U-96

Commissioned on 14 Sep, 1940 under Kptlt. Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock and commanded by:14 Sep, 1940 - 1 Apr, 1942 Kptlt. Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock (Knights Cross winner); 28 Mar, 1942 - 15 Mar, 1943 Oblt. Hans-Jürgen Hellriegel (Knights Cross winner); 16 Mar, 1943 - 30 Jun, 1944 Wilhelm Peters; Feb, 1944 - Jun, 1944 Oblt. Horst Willner; 1 Jul, 1944 - Feb, 1945 Oblt. Robert Rix. It had 11 patrols, a huge number in U-boat terms and sunk 27 ships with a total of 181.206 GRT, 4 ships damaged for a total of 33.043 GRT and 1 ship a total loss with a total of 8.888 GRT.

It was sunk on 30 March, 1945 by US bombs in Wilhelmshaven after its final patrol, so near and yet so far. This is the U-boat that inspired the film 'Das Boot' and is probably the most famous Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat available.


This Hat would have been worn by u-boat U-96 captained by Kptlt. Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

This is a first class reproduction of a Kriegsmarine U-Boat Commanders Peaked Hat with 70+ years of ageing.

The peak, liner and badge etc. all show good wear and the 'Sawfish' - the emblem of U-96 is heavily rusted and paint is flaking from it.

This is a high quality aged peaked Hat from a U-Boat Captain!  Email us if you want one made to your specification!

Full worldwide insurance is included within the Postal charges, this protects you the buyer!

If you want to purchase this item please email us, there is no shopping cart. This prevents multiple buyers trying to purchase this unique and one stock item. First come first served, but we can make up others to your specification.

                                     UK                                 £290 GBP Full insurance included.
                                     USA & Rest of World    £305 GBP Full insurance included.
                                     EUROPE                        £295 GBP Full insurance included.

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