A Large Signed Photograph Of Vice Admiral Karl Dönitz Hold Both pieces with intact enamels

Both pieces with intact enamels

one at either end: the top one securing the head

but the middle part of the chinstrap has been severed

light soiling on the shield

maker marked “Assmann & Söhne

A Large Signed Photograph Of Vice Admiral Karl Dönitz Hold Both pieces with intact enamelsA 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