Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment Nr. 17 Busby Totenkopf Insignia Hold marked “30” on the seam

marked “30” on the seam

the loss of the handle grip’s RLB insignia

traces of silvering remains on the obverse

with additional scratching evident to the visor

Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment Nr. 17 Busby Totenkopf Insignia Hold marked “30” on the seam(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.