Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Auction Archive the eldest son of Carl

the eldest son of Carl Keitel (1854–1934)

the left shoulder board with some fraying in the cord

This type of stag-gripped single-etched Eickhorn Bayonet was generally used for parade purposes

two General Service Collar Dogs

Footnote: Frank Oswald Swann was born on October 28

Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Auction Archive the eldest son of CarlA second war Gold Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen); oval shaped gilt zink; the obverse pebbled, with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 18 mm (w) x 44. 22 mm (h); weighing 25. 3 grams; with approximately 40