Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac overlaid by a central seven-pointed

overlaid by a central seven-pointed blue enameled star

extremely fine condition as well

the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 30200 of Tuesday

measuring 78 mm (w) x 72 m (h)

a rare fencing instructor’s armband

Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac overlaid by a central seven-pointed(Totenkopf fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining two original butterfly style clips, one of which retains an original nut, unmarked, measuring 108 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout the base metal, an insignia most commonly affixed to a Hussar busby in very fine condition.