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This postcard shows Admiral Eduard von Knorr (1840-1920). Von Knorr was one of the few Navy officers to receive the 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class during the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War. He commanded a small gunboat that battled a French vessel. He was instrumental in the creation of Germany’s Pacific colonies.
This postcard shows Admiral Eduard von Knorr (1840-1920). Von Knorr was one of the few Navy officers to receive the 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class during the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War. He commanded a small gunboat that battled a French vessel. He was instrumental in the creation of Germany’s Pacific colonies.
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This postcard shows Admiral Eduard von Knorr (1840-1920). Von Knorr was one of the few Navy officers to receive the 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class during the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War. He commanded a small gunboat that battled a French vessel. He was instrumental in the creation of Germany’s Pacific colonies.
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This is a postcard depicting the Battleship S. M. S. Kaiser Wilhelm der Große, one of the five ships within the Kaiser Friedrich III Klasse. She was commissioned in 1901. She was a relic that saw little WW I service. After the war she was scrapped at Kiel. She is shown at anchor, with a number of launches beside her. The postcard was not used.
This is a postcard depicting the Battleship S. M. S. Kaiser Wilhelm der Große, one of the five ships within the Kaiser Friedrich III Klasse. She was commissioned in 1901. She was a relic that saw little WW I service. After the war she was scrapped at Kiel. She is shown at anchor, with a number of launches beside her. The postcard was not used.
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This is a postcard of the Battleship S. M. S. Kaiser Friedrich der Große. She was commissioned in 1912 and was a part of the four-ship Kaiser Klasse. She saw extensive service as part of Battleship Squadron Nr 3, including the Battle of Jutland (Skagerrakschlacht). She was scuttled in 1919 at Scapa Flow along with the bulk of Germany’s newer and larger ships. The postcard is very decorative. It includes a kriegsflagge in its upper left corner and patriotic sayings. The postcard was issued for the German Red Cross’ benefit. It was never mailed.
This is a postcard of the Battleship S. M. S. Kaiser Friedrich der Große. She was commissioned in 1912 and was a part of the four-ship Kaiser Klasse. She saw extensive service as part of Battleship Squadron Nr 3, including the Battle of Jutland (Skagerrakschlacht). She was scuttled in 1919 at Scapa Flow along with the bulk of Germany’s newer and larger ships. The postcard is very decorative. It includes a kriegsflagge in its upper left corner and patriotic sayings. The postcard was issued for the German Red Cross’ benefit. It was never mailed.
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Battleship S. M. S. Friedrich der Große was one of the most modern battleships as WW I began. She was one of the four-ship “Kaiser” Class. The S. M. S. Friedrich der Große was assigned to Battleship Squadron Nr 3. She participated with her sister battleships at the May/June 1916 Battle of Jutland (Skagerrak). She was scuttled at Scapa Flow with the bulk of the German fleet, rather than surrender them to the allies. The postcard depicts the ship steaming at sea in profile. Some trailing ships appear behind her. The postcard was never mailed.
Battleship S. M. S. Friedrich der Große was one of the most modern battleships as WW I began. She was one of the four-ship “Kaiser” Class. The S. M. S. Friedrich der Große was assigned to Battleship Squadron Nr 3. She participated with her sister battleships at the May/June 1916 Battle of Jutland (Skagerrak). She was scuttled at Scapa Flow with the bulk of the German fleet, rather than surrender them to the allies. The postcard depicts the ship steaming at sea in profile. Some trailing ships appear behind her. The postcard was never mailed.
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