Germany, Heer. A Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditional Cap Badge, Kavallerie-Regiment 13 United Republic of measuring 135 mm x 16

measuring 135 mm x 16 mm

the obverse with combined monograms of King Anton and Regent Friedrich August II

smaller one on (the) back of (the) arm

minor rust

Germany, Heer. A Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditional Cap Badge, Kavallerie-Regiment 13 United Republic of measuring 135 mm x 16(Braunschweiger Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), in near mint condition. Footnote: First used by cavalry units of the Duchy of Braunschweig during the Napoleonic Wars, this insignia continued to be utilized by cavalry and reconnaissance units of the German military even