RARE GERMAN WWII U-BOAT U-992 PORCELAIN DISH
This is a WWII German Third Reich U-992 U-Boat porcelain dish. 'HANDARBEIT' is inscribed on the back, indicating it was hand-made. The plate features the logo of the U-Boat U-992 on its face and includes a suspension rope on the rear for easy display.
CONDITION: Very good condition for its age. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old collection in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1991-2019; 2. Affiliated Auctions, Tallahassee, FL, USA, June 11, 2020 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 10 inches in diameter (23.5 cm).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $700 - $2,000 (significantly lower than today's market price).
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HISTORY: German submarine U-992 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 30 October 1942 by Blohm and Voss, Hamburg as yard number 192, launched on 24 June 1943 and commissioned on 2 August 1943 under Kapitanleutnant Hans Falke. The boaT's career began with training at 5th Flotilla on 2 August 1943, followed by active service on 1 March 1944 as part of the 3rd Flotilla. She later transferred to 11th Flotilla on 1 June 1944, then on to 13th Flotilla on 1 October 1944. U-992 surrendered on 9 May 1945 in Narvik. She was initially transferred to Loch Eriboll, Scotland on 19 May 1945, and sunk on 16 December 1945 at 56 10?N 10 05?WCoordinates: 56 10?N 10 05?W as part of Operation Deadlight.

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