Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment Nr. 17 Busby Totenkopf Insignia Hold 5 mm (w) x 21

5 mm (w) x 21

traces of silvering remains on the obverse

the loss of the handle grip’s RLB insignia

the reverse in postcard format and bearing handwritten inscriptions dedicated from Cuxhaven ad dated “VIII

Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment Nr. 17 Busby Totenkopf Insignia Hold 5 mm (w) x 21(Braunschweigisches Husaren Regiment Nr. 17 Insignien fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse fitted with a bar perforated with two eyelets, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), missing all three of its attachment prongs, a scarce insignia for use on the Braunschweigisches Husaren Regiment Nr. 17 busby, in better than very fine condition.