Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Auction The badge (or Jewel as

The badge (or Jewel as it's known in Masonic terms) would have been awarded as a reward for charitable contributions to the Institute

hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse

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The picture was taken by Pers- en Bedrijfs Fotografie A

Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Auction The badge (or Jewel as(Braunschweiger Totenkopf fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining two lugs for headgear attachment, unmarked, measuring 72 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), one lug is missing and the base metal demonstrates total loss of finish, an emblem most commonly applied to a busby in very fine condition.