Germany, Heer. A Mint Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of The occupation ended with Japan's

The occupation ended with Japan's surrender in 1945

turning the OND into an auxiliary of the Fascist party

with suspension ring on solid blue ribbon

5 mm long brass screwposts along the left spine

One of the metal insignia has come away from its Collar Tab

Germany, Heer. A Mint Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of The occupation ended with Japan's(Heer Braunschweiger Traditions Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze Infanterie Regiment Nr. 17 und Kavallerie Rgt. 13). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 29 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), an unissued example of a traditions badge worn on the visor caps of personnel of Infanterie Regiment 17 and Kavallerie Regiment 13, in near mint condition.