FRANK SCHMIDT (1879-1960) Centerline, Michigan.  This Blue Bll drake is solid carved, orginal paint slightly turned head, bill carving and the keel is still in place with original line tie.  It is fearther stamped with saw marks on the bottom of the bill which is typical for this maker.  Also it has the knife cuts front & back on the keel, flat forhead & fat cheeks.  Brother of Ben Schmidt.