Germany WW2 Brunswick Skull Traditions Badge

An original example in aluminum with folding prongs on the reverse. Appealing age tone.


Brunswick Skull badge, used prior to WW1, during WW1 and into WW2. This is known as the 'standard' version and was worn on German WW1 & WW2 Caps and Schirmmütze.

In 1912, the Braunschweig pattern Totenkopf was awarded to the Braunschweigisches Infanterie-Regt. Nr.92. Prior to this it was also worn by Braunschweigisches Husaren-Regt. Nr.17 (Brunswick Hussar Regiment 17 - Cavalry Regiment).

The Braunschweig pattern Totenkopf came in two different patterns: a flat issued pattern and a three dimensional private purchase pattern. There were several numerous versions of the flat badge and numerous versions of the private purchase badge.

In WW2 the badge was worn by various units of Infantry regiment 17 and by some units of the Reiter-regiment 13 and all units of the 41'st Cavalry regiment from the 4th Cavalry Division.

The badge we are is an early version of the private purchase Brunswick badge in pressed aluminum with folding prong reverse.

NOTE: Australians please note this badge is nothing whatsoever related to the SS, and thus not a government banned symbol.

Code: 1431