Germany, Heer. A Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditional Cap Badge, Kavallerie-Regiment 13 Auction 1944 in blue ink (slightly

1944 in blue ink (slightly faded)

disembarking in Reykjavík

the reverse of the body with the Italian eagle insignia within a rectangular frame between the top ring and the throat

with two decorated bosses on the left and right of the shield that reach through the shield and offer hooks for the suspension chain

Quedlinburg

Germany, Heer. A Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditional Cap Badge, Kavallerie-Regiment 13 Auction 1944 in blue ink (slightly(Braunschweiger Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf above crossed bones, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), with loss of silver finish evident, in very fine condition. Footnote: First used by cavalry units of the Duchy of Braunschweig during the Napoleonic Wars, this insignia continued to be utilized by cavalry and