Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Auction bearing more wear and areas

bearing more wear and areas of discolouration

oxidation spots evident on the reverse of the latter medal

the regiment as a whole did not see combat

frayed and lightly soiled original ribbon

otherwise fine fine

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Auction bearing more wear and areas(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.