Germany, Heer. A Braunschweiger Totenkopf Cap Insignia Republic of Oshima and the Camp Commandant

Oshima and the Camp Commandant himself

hairline enamel cracks and restoration to obverse central medallion

circumscribed by a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “DIE TREUE IST DAS MARK DER EHRE” (“LOYALTY IS A SIGN OF HONOUR”)

Henry (Heinrich)

Germany, Heer. A Braunschweiger Totenkopf Cap Insignia Republic of Oshima and the Camp Commandant(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