Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Archive Type I with "RPR" (three-piece

Type I with "RPR" (three-piece construction

secured in a protective chamois sleeve with drawstring and brown leather carrying case with brass buckle closure)

convoy HX 228 was pursued by a wolfpack of U-boats

the interior with a white satin lid liner and depressed blue velvet medal bed

there is considerable material on care

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1923 Archive Type I with "RPR" (three-piece(Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a vaulted and jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 31. 58 mm (w) x 29. 19 mm (h), weighing 2. 9 grams, an early variant worn as a traditions badge by Reichswehr members, the Schutzstaffel, Wehrwolf, and other early nationalist movements in better than very fine condition.