Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Hold Wien” on reverse

Wien” on reverse

The 14th squadron was specially deployed to “hunt” Russian trains

He served with the regiment during the North West Rebellion

very fine quality manufacture by G

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Hold Wien” on reverse(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.