Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Thurn und Taxis

Thurn und Taxis

fully lined on the exterior with a ribbed black rayon cap band

a double headed eagle surmounted by one crown

obverse bearing the coat of arms of Cuba surrounded by the inscription ARMY OF OCCUPATION MILITARY GOVERNMENT OF CUBA

Sewn in place on the peak on the front is an embroidered tri-colour cockade framed by white piping forming an inverted triangle

Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Thurn und Taxis(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.