Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Hold became Holy Roman Emperor

became Holy Roman Emperor

He served with the regiment during the North West Rebellion

enamels intact light wear

While the KM was largely captured by Italian forces during the German-led Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941

The 14th squadron was specially deployed to “hunt” Russian trains

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Hold became Holy Roman Emperor(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.