Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia Province of China “1914”

“1914”

similarly marked with eight notches and secured in place with an original rounded pommel nut

The book is in near mint condition

on loop for suspension with the jubilee number “50” in gilt

He served as a Captain with the 15th Parachute Regiment

Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia Province of China “1914”(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.