Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Auction and the French saw both

and the French saw both their dreams of empire being frustrated

less-restrictive medical standards and broader age limits applied at initial entry

This badge was worn by members of the KNIL who volunteered to stay in Indonesia from the end of the Second World War in 1945

frayed and lightly soiled original ribbon

Lost off Pembrokeshire Coast 1943 - George VI (SGT

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Auction and the French saw both(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.