Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Auction frayed and lightly soiled original

frayed and lightly soiled original ribbon

Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (addressed to his wife

bearing more wear and areas of discolouration

above the inscription "A

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Auction frayed and lightly soiled original(Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a vaulted and jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 31. 58 mm (w) x 29. 19 mm (h), weighing 2. 9 grams, an early variant worn as a traditions badge by Reichswehr members, the Schutzstaffel, Wehrwolf, and other early nationalist movements in better than very fine condition.