Germany, Imperial. A Braunschweiger-Style Totenkopf Badge, Uncommon Pattern Newly Listed within a stylized belt and

within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with oak leaves

and Breast Star (silver gilt with blue and white enamels

by Latvian maker "W

surrounded by the inscription in French "ETAT FRANCAIS MINES DE LA SARRE" (French State Saar Mines)

The filter consists of a cotton based layer

Germany, Imperial. A Braunschweiger-Style Totenkopf Badge, Uncommon Pattern Newly Listed within a stylized belt and(Braunschweiger Totenkopf). A Braunschweiger style Totenkopf cap badge, executed in an unusual pattern, the obverse consisting of a skull with deeply indented details, above crossed bones, the reverse with all three attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 27 mm (w) x 29MM (l), as worn by members of the Infanterie Regiment 92 and Husaren Regiment 17, in extremely fine condition.