Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment Nr. 17 Busby Totenkopf Insignia Hold marked “30” on the seam

marked “30” on the seam

with additional scratching evident to the visor

5 mm (w) x 21

a large wooden box behind the two airmen at the left

traces of silvering remains on the obverse

Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment Nr. 17 Busby Totenkopf Insignia Hold marked “30” on the seam(Braunschweigisches Husaren Regiment Nr. 17 Insignien fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse fitted with a bar perforated with two eyelets, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), missing all three of its attachment prongs, a scarce insignia for use on the Braunschweigisches Husaren Regiment Nr. 17 busby, in better than very fine condition.