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The Braunschweig (Brunswick) Totenkopf Traditions Badge
In 1912, the Braunschweig pattern Totenkopf was awarded to the Braunschweigisches Infanterie-Regt. Nr.92. Prior to this it was also worn by Braunschweigisches Husaren-Regt. Nr.17 (Brunswick Hussar Regiment 17 - Cavalry Regiment).
The Braunschweig pattern Totenkopf came in two different patterns: a flat issued pattern and a three dimensional private purchase pattern. There were several numerous versions of the flat badge and numerous versions of the private purchase badge.
In WW2 the badge was worn by various units of Infantry regiment 17 and by some units of the Reiter-regiment 13 and all units of the 41'st Cavalry regiment from the 4th Cavalry Division.
The badge we are offering is an early version of the private purchase Brunswick badge. It is made of heavy metal and finished in silver wash coating. It is copied from an original and is of museum quality, with three attachment pins just like the originals.
This is the 'round eye' version, as mentioned earlier, there were several similar versions. It was worn on German WW1 & WW2 Caps and Schirmmütze.
In 1912, the Braunschweig pattern Totenkopf was awarded to the Braunschweigisches Infanterie-Regt. Nr.92. Prior to this it was also worn by Braunschweigisches Husaren-Regt. Nr.17 (Brunswick Hussar Regiment 17 - Cavalry Regiment).
The Braunschweig pattern Totenkopf came in two different patterns: a flat issued pattern and a three dimensional private purchase pattern. There were several numerous versions of the flat badge and numerous versions of the private purchase badge.
In WW2 the badge was worn by various units of Infantry regiment 17 and by some units of the Reiter-regiment 13 and all units of the 41'st Cavalry regiment from the 4th Cavalry Division.
The badge we are offering is an early version of the private purchase Brunswick badge. It is made of heavy metal and finished in silver wash coating. It is copied from an original and is of museum quality, with three attachment pins just like the originals.
This is the 'round eye' version, as mentioned earlier, there were several similar versions. It was worn on German WW1 & WW2 Caps and Schirmmütze.
Brunswick Traditions Badge - Lightly Aged #2
Brunswick Traditions Badge - Aged #3
Brunswick Traditions Badge - New #1
Feldmützen Kokarden:
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap Cockade Mützenkokade Officer / Portepee-Unteroffiiziere (NCO) Kokarde Reich's #10
Used between 1897 and 1922 (WWI period), the Reich's Kokarde in Red, White & Black was introduced for all ranks to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kaiser Wilhelm 1st.
The Reich's Kokarde was worn central between the band and the top row of piping on Krätzchen, Schirmmütze and Feldmütze. This version was for NCO's and Officer's use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using prongs attached to the rear.
The Reich's Kokarde was worn central between the band and the top row of piping on Krätzchen, Schirmmütze and Feldmütze. This version was for NCO's and Officer's use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using prongs attached to the rear.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Preußen Prussian #23
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Prussian regiment was black, white(silver) and black.
Used between 1897 and 1922 (WWI period), the Prussian Kokarde in Black, White & Black The Allerhöchste-Kabinetts-Ordre (All Highest Cabinet Order) directed the issue by the King of Preußen (Prussia).
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
Used between 1897 and 1922 (WWI period), the Prussian Kokarde in Black, White & Black The Allerhöchste-Kabinetts-Ordre (All Highest Cabinet Order) directed the issue by the King of Preußen (Prussia).
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Mützenkokade Mannschaften Kokarde Anhalt #5
The Duchy of Anhalt was a historical German duchy. After 1863 the new duchy consisted of two large portions – Eastern and Western Anhalt, separated by the interposition of a part of the Prussian Province of Saxony – and of five enclaves surrounded by Prussian territory: Alsleben, Muhlingen, Dornburg, Goednitz and Tilkerode-Abberode. The eastern and larger portion of the duchy was enclosed by the Prussian government district of Potsdam (in the Prussian province of Brandenburg), and Magdeburg and Merseburg (belonging to the Prussian province of Saxony). The western or smaller portion (the so-called Upper Duchy or Ballenstedt) was also enclosed by the two latter districts and by the duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg. The cockade used during WWI to represent Anhalt was green.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using green cotton thread.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using green cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Mützenkokade Mannschaften Kokarde Bayern (Bavaria) #6
The Kingdom of Bavaria existed from 1806 to 1918, and Bavaria has since been a free state (republic). Modern Bavaria also includes parts of the historical regions of Franconia, Upper Palatinate and Swabia. The cockade used during WWI to represent Bayern was white - blue - white.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using white cotton thread.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using white cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Mützenkokade NCO / Officer Kokarde Bayern (Bavaria) #11
The Kingdom of Bavaria existed from 1806 to 1918, and Bavaria has since been a free state (republic). Modern Bavaria also includes parts of the historical regions of Franconia, Upper Palatinate and Swabia. The cockade used during WWI to represent Bayern was white - blue - white.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO or Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the prongs on the reverse.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO or Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the prongs on the reverse.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Mützenkokade NCO / Officer Kokarde Bayern (Bavaria) #28
The Kingdom of Bavaria existed from 1806 to 1918, and Bavaria has since been a free state (republic). Modern Bavaria also includes parts of the historical regions of Franconia, Upper Palatinate and Swabia. The cockade is a Bayern variation used during WWI to represent Bayern was gold - blue - gold.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO or Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the prongs on the reverse.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO or Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the prongs on the reverse.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt #23
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Schwarzburg was blue, white and blue.
Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt was established in 1599 in the course of a resettlement of Schwarzburg dynasty lands. After the Empire's dissolution joined the Confederation of the Rhine in 1807 and the German Confederation in 1815.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt was established in 1599 in the course of a resettlement of Schwarzburg dynasty lands. After the Empire's dissolution joined the Confederation of the Rhine in 1807 and the German Confederation in 1815.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Bremen Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt #7
The Grand Duchy changed its name to the Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine (German: Großherzogtum Hessen und bei Rhein) in 1816. In 1871, it became a constituent state of the German Empire. The last Grand Duke, Ernst Ludwig (a grandson of Queen Victoria and brother to Empress Alexandra of Russia), was forced from his throne at the end of World War I, and the state was renamed the People's State of Hesse (Volksstaat Hessen). The cockade used during WWI to represent Bremen was white - red - white.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using white cotton thread.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using white cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Lippe #8
Unlike many other countries of the Holy Roman Empire in the area, Lippe kept its independence in the Napoleonic era, and thus wasn't incorporated into Prussia. It was one of the smaller member states of the German empire. After the death of Prince Woldemar in 1895, the two lines of the House of Lippe fought over the regency for over a decade. The last prince of Lippe was forced to abdicate in 1918 after the end of World War I when Germany became a republic The cockade used during WWI to represent Lippe was yellow & red.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using red cotton thread.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using red cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Württemberg NCO & Officers #9
Between 1900 and 1910 the political history of Württemberg centred round constitutional and educational questions. The constitution underwent revision in 1906 and improvements to the education system were made in 1909. In 1904 the Württemberg railway system integrated with that of the rest of Germany.
Following the First World War, King William abdicated on 30 November 1918. The Kingdom was replaced by the Free People's State of Württemberg. The cockade used during WWI to represent Württemberg was black & red.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO (Portepee-Unteroffiiziere) & Officer ranks and is one of several versions produced, made of two part metal (they were also made with compressed paper). It is attached to the cap using the prongs attached to the rear.
Following the First World War, King William abdicated on 30 November 1918. The Kingdom was replaced by the Free People's State of Württemberg. The cockade used during WWI to represent Württemberg was black & red.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO (Portepee-Unteroffiiziere) & Officer ranks and is one of several versions produced, made of two part metal (they were also made with compressed paper). It is attached to the cap using the prongs attached to the rear.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Oldenburg #12
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Oldenburg was blue, red and blue. After German Emperor Wilhelm II was forced to abdicate following the exhaustion and defeat of the German Empire in World War I, monarchic rule ended in Oldenburg as well with the abdication of Grand Duke Frederick Augustus II of Oldenburg(Friedrich August II von Oldenburg) on 11 November 1918.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using blue cotton thread. 24mm in diameter.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Bruswick or Braunschweig #13
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Bruswick or Braunschweig regiment was blue, yellow, blue.
This cockade was worn on the centre of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Bruswick or Braunschweig #27
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Bruswick or Braunschweig regiment was blue, yellow, blue.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Sachsen - Saxony #14
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Sachsen / Saxony regiment was white and green.
The Free State of Saxony (German: der Freistaat Sachsen; Upper Sorbian: Swobodny stat Sakska) is a landlocked federal state of Germany, bordering the federal states of Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland and the Czech Republic. Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.
The history of the state of Saxony spans more than a millennium. It has been a medieval duchy, an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire, a kingdom, and twice a republic.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
The Free State of Saxony (German: der Freistaat Sachsen; Upper Sorbian: Swobodny stat Sakska) is a landlocked federal state of Germany, bordering the federal states of Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland and the Czech Republic. Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.
The history of the state of Saxony spans more than a millennium. It has been a medieval duchy, an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire, a kingdom, and twice a republic.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Sachsen - Saxony #26
The cockade used during WW1 to represent the Sachsen - Saxony state was white, green and white.
The history of the state of Saxony spans more than a millennium. It has been a medieval duchy, an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire, a kingdom, and twice a republic.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
The history of the state of Saxony spans more than a millennium. It has been a medieval duchy, an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire, a kingdom, and twice a republic.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Baden #15
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Baden regiment was gold and red.
The Grand Duchy of Baden (German: Großherzogtum Baden) was a state in the southwest of Germany on the east bank of the Rhine. It existed between 1806 and 1918.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
The Grand Duchy of Baden (German: Großherzogtum Baden) was a state in the southwest of Germany on the east bank of the Rhine. It existed between 1806 and 1918.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Baden #24
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Schwarzburg was yellow, red and yellow.
The Grand Duchy of Baden (German: Großherzogtum Baden) was a state in the southwest of Germany on the east bank of the Rhine. It existed between 1806 and 1918.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
The Grand Duchy of Baden (German: Großherzogtum Baden) was a state in the southwest of Germany on the east bank of the Rhine. It existed between 1806 and 1918.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Hesse or Hessen #16
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Hessen regiment was whiste (silver) and red.
The revolution of 1918 transformed Hesse-Darmstadt from a monarchy to a republic, which officially renamed itself "Volksstaat Hessen" (People's State of Hesse). The parts of Hesse-Darmstadt on the western banks of the Rhine (province Rheinhessen) were occupied by French troops until 1930 under the terms of the Versailles peace treaty that officially ended WWI in 1919.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
The revolution of 1918 transformed Hesse-Darmstadt from a monarchy to a republic, which officially renamed itself "Volksstaat Hessen" (People's State of Hesse). The parts of Hesse-Darmstadt on the western banks of the Rhine (province Rheinhessen) were occupied by French troops until 1930 under the terms of the Versailles peace treaty that officially ended WWI in 1919.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Saxonia Dutchy - Duchy of Saxony #17
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Duchy of Saxony was green, white and green.
The Duchy of Saxony (Low German: Hartogdom Sassen, German: Herzogtum Sachsen) was originally the area settled by the Saxons in the late Early Middle Ages, when they were subdued by Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars from 772 and incorporated into the Carolingian Empire (Francia) by 804.
Upon the 843 Treaty of Verdun, Saxony was one of the five German stem duchies of East Francia; Duke Henry the Fowler was elected German king in 919.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
The Duchy of Saxony (Low German: Hartogdom Sassen, German: Herzogtum Sachsen) was originally the area settled by the Saxons in the late Early Middle Ages, when they were subdued by Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars from 772 and incorporated into the Carolingian Empire (Francia) by 804.
Upon the 843 Treaty of Verdun, Saxony was one of the five German stem duchies of East Francia; Duke Henry the Fowler was elected German king in 919.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Wuertemberg Württemberg #19
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Württemberg was black, red and black.
Württemberg is a historical German territory. Together with Baden and Hohenzollern, two other historical territories, it now forms the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
Württemberg is a historical German territory. Together with Baden and Hohenzollern, two other historical territories, it now forms the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Wuerttemberg Württemberg #20
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Württemberg regiment was black, red and black.
Württemberg is a historical German territory. Together with Baden and Hohenzollern, two other historical territories, it now forms the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
Württemberg is a historical German territory. Together with Baden and Hohenzollern, two other historical territories, it now forms the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for NCO & Officer ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using the two prongs attached.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Waldeck und Reuß #21
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Waldeck und Reuß was yellow, red and black.
Joining the North German Confederation after 1867, under Prussian leadership, the Waldeck Fusilier Battalion became the III (Fusilier) Battalion of the Prussian Infantry Regiment von Wittich (3rd Electoral Hessian) No. 83, and as such it remained until 1918.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
Joining the North German Confederation after 1867, under Prussian leadership, the Waldeck Fusilier Battalion became the III (Fusilier) Battalion of the Prussian Infantry Regiment von Wittich (3rd Electoral Hessian) No. 83, and as such it remained until 1918.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Mecklenburg #22
The cockade used during WW1 to represent Mecklenburg was blue, yellow and red.
In 1815, the two Mecklenburgian duchies were raised to Grand Duchies, and subsequently existed separately as such in Germany under enlightened but absolute rule (constitutions being granted on the eve of World War I) until the revolution of 1918. Life in Mecklenburg could be quite harsh.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
In 1815, the two Mecklenburgian duchies were raised to Grand Duchies, and subsequently existed separately as such in Germany under enlightened but absolute rule (constitutions being granted on the eve of World War I) until the revolution of 1918. Life in Mecklenburg could be quite harsh.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
WW1 German Feldmützen Cap or Hat Cockade Saxe-Weimar Sachsen-Weimar #25
The cockade used during WW1 to represent the Sachsen-Weimar state was green, yellow and black.
Saxe-Weimar (German: Sachsen-Weimar) was one of the Saxon duchies held by the Ernestine branch of the Wettin dynasty in present-day Thuringia. The chief town and capital was Weimar. The Weimar branch was the most genealogically senior extant branch of the House of Wettin.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
Saxe-Weimar (German: Sachsen-Weimar) was one of the Saxon duchies held by the Ernestine branch of the Wettin dynasty in present-day Thuringia. The chief town and capital was Weimar. The Weimar branch was the most genealogically senior extant branch of the House of Wettin.
This cockade was worn on the center of the Feldmütze band below the Reich's cockade. This version was for enlisted ranks use and is one of several versions produced. It is attached to the cap using cotton thread.
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