Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of a district of the city

a district of the city of Hoyerswerda

only minor crack to upper part of handle

which was part of the 12th Panzer Division

76 grams inclusive of its ribbon and pinback suspension

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of a district of the city(Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 26 mm (h), both of the attachment prongs are missing and the base metal demonstrates a consistent and pleasing patina, an unusual style worn as a traditions badges by Freikorps, Reichswehr, and some Wehrmacht (Heer) units in very fine condition.