Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 certificate_of_authenticity circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “SKIWETTKÄMPFE DES NS-FLIEGERKORPS

featuring a machine embroidered SS eagle insignia having been reapplied to the fez post war

and this example matches precisely the examples and features of the Cross he describes (p

measuring 31 cm in length

with a large imprinted insignia in red ink in the centre

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 certificate_of_authenticity circumscribed by an inscription of(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.