Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Auction that he was with an

that he was with an Active Militia

The frame itself is fastened to the helmet via four rivets visible on the exterior of the helmet

attached to the 2nd Special Company

with a single rank pip

The badge (or Jewel as it's known in Masonic terms) would have been awarded as a reward for charitable contributions to the Institute

Germany, Imperial. A Large Braunschweig-Style Totenkopf Headgear Emblem Auction that he was with an(Braunschweiger Totenkopf fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining two lugs for headgear attachment, unmarked, measuring 72 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), one lug is missing and the base metal demonstrates total loss of finish, an emblem most commonly applied to a busby in very fine condition.