A Large Signed Photograph Of Vice Admiral Karl Dönitz Hold light soiling on the shield

light soiling on the shield

Both pieces with intact enamels

but the middle part of the chinstrap has been severed

maker marked “Assmann & Söhne

A 1911 Territorial Decoration - George V

A Large Signed Photograph Of Vice Admiral Karl Dönitz Hold light soiling on the shieldA photo of Karl Dnitz, carrying his signature. It measures 227x167mm (on a 360x298mm piece of paper), near mint condition, with minimal signs of aging. Dnitz can be seen inspecting a group of Kriegsmarine soldiers. The signature is in blue ink, which due to the background appears black. Underneath his signature he stated his rank and role: Vizeadmiral u. BdU. (Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote), Vice Admiral and Commander in Chief of the U Boats. Based