Germany, Heer. A Braunschweiger Totenkopf Cap Insignia visually-hidden " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and "C

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and "C

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

and an extensive discussion of German helmet liners

between the writing TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHRE

Germany, Heer. A Braunschweiger Totenkopf Cap Insignia visually-hidden " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and "C(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