Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual Totenkopf Traditions Badge Republic of Fabric interruption in the lower

Fabric interruption in the lower row of silver bullion piping at the rear and in the upper row at the front and left front

presumably to train new pilots

who were killed on the whole Western Front and who have no known grave

An additional distribution stamp is also visible on the liner

Edward VII (5229 Cpl

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual Totenkopf Traditions Badge Republic of Fabric interruption in the lower(Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 26 mm (h), both of the attachment prongs are missing and the base metal demonstrates a consistent and pleasing patina, an unusual style worn as a traditions badges by Freikorps, Reichswehr, and some Wehrmacht (Heer) units in very fine condition.