Germany, Heer. A Braunschweiger Totenkopf Cap Insignia visually-hidden in uniform- removed and extremely

in uniform- removed and extremely fine condition

crazing evident in the black patent leather of the visor

the 12 o’clock arm bears a gilded firefighters helmet over two axes with rope tied at the bottom

measuring at 40mm (w) x 57mm (h)

and an extensive discussion of German helmet liners

Germany, Heer. A Braunschweiger Totenkopf Cap Insignia visually-hidden in uniform- removed and extremely(Heer Braunschweiger Traditions Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish throughout the base metal, a classic example of a traditions badge worn on the visor caps of personnel of Infanterie Regiment 17 and Kavallerie Regiment 13, in better than very fine