Winter 2026 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 229:
Description
Friedrich Oskar Ruge (24 December 1894-3 July 1985) was an officer in the German Navy and recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Vice Admiral Friedrich Ruge, German Federal Navy, served in cruisers, battleships, and destroyers. He was Captain in Command of Minesweeping Flotillas from 1936–41, and was in command of Western Defenses—including minesweeping, escorts, patrol—from 1941–43. A naval adviser on Rommel’s staff until the Normandy invasion, he served as Chief of Naval Construction from that time until the end of the war. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is original. The approximate size is 8 x 10 inches. The photo is in nice condition.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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