An Oberbayern German Labour Front “Strength Through Joy” Badge Auction Archive U-553 was never heard from

U-553 was never heard from again and her fate remains a mystery

fearlessly moved from position to position firing numerous rounds at the heavily fortified enemy emplacements

but most of the pieces exhibited fire damage

These were used for seven months until the production of Canadian-built Avro Lancaster Mk Xs was sufficient to enable the squadron to re-equip with this type

as an Acting Regimental Sergeant Major with the First Hussars (1024)

An Oberbayern German Labour Front “Strength Through Joy” Badge Auction Archive U-553 was never heard fromA Kraft Durch Freude in Oberbayern Deutsche Arbeitsfront badge; In die stamped gilt metal, horizontal pin; unmarked; measuring 37 mm x 41mm; very fine condition.