Lot 7261

Major Otto Keil of the Guard Train Battalion – Collection of documents, second half of the 19th century

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 500

Countdown for bids : 30 days and 13 hours left

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Description

Patent to Major à la suite of the Garde Train-Battalion (Berlin, 16.4.1889) with original signature of Wilhelm II, patent to Captain (Hauptmann) and 2nd depot officer in the Garde Train-Battalion (Berlin, 15.2.1868) with original signature of Wilhelm I, patent to premier lieutenant in the 8th artillery regiment (Baden Baden, 13.9.1859), patent to Senior Ensign (Portepeefähnrich) in the 8th artillery regiment (Berlin, 17.9.1849). Certificate of possession of the Order of the Crown, 3rd class for the Major (retired), last posted to the staff of the Train depot inspectorate (Stettin, 27.6.1892) with original signature of Wilhelm II, certificate of possession of the Order of the Red Eagle 4th class (Berlin, 18.1.1874) and certificate for the War Commemorative Medal 1870/71 for combatants (Königsberg, 1.8.1871). Partly stained, creased, small tears, signs of use and age. Good condition considering the age.

Provenance: Direkt aus Familienbesitz.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.