Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Province of China encircled by a green laurel

encircled by a green laurel wreath

A man who has matured in the Army and has proven his ability on being a capable Instructor

“The German Close Combat Clasp of World War II - A Collectors Guide to the German Close Combat Clasp of World War II”

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 70th Infantry Battalion

with is left track extending over the wreath

Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Province of China encircled by a green laurel(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.