Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Auction dark silver

dark silver

The frame itself is fastened to the helmet via four rivets visible on the exterior of the helmet

attached to the 2nd Special Company

The badge (or Jewel as it's known in Masonic terms) would have been awarded as a reward for charitable contributions to the Institute

The picture was taken by Pers- en Bedrijfs Fotografie A

Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Auction dark silver(Braunschweiger Totenkopf fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining two lugs for headgear attachment, unmarked, measuring 72 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), one lug is missing and the base metal demonstrates total loss of finish, an emblem most commonly applied to a busby in very fine condition.