Soon after his promotion, Keitel convinced Hitler to appoint Walther von Brauchitsch as Commander-in-Chief of the Army, replacing von Fritsch. Keitel was promoted to Generaloberst (Colonel General) in November 1938, and in April 1939 he was awarded the Golden Party Badge by Hitler.
Soon after his promotion Keitel convinced Hitler to appoint Walther von Brauchitsch as Commander-in-Chief of the Army replacing von Fritsch Keitel was promoted to Generaloberst (Colonel General) in November 1938 and in April 1939 he was awarded the Golden Party Badge by Hitler