Germany, Heer. A Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditional Cap Badge, Kavallerie-Regiment 13 GTRexclude Captain Baum didn't know that

Captain Baum didn't know that on top of this hill was an German observer post

measuring 137 mm (w) x 130 mm (l) x 25 mm (h)

with eagles between each arms of the cross

he returned to England on March 14

Footnote: The son of a Prussian officer

Germany, Heer. A Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditional Cap Badge, Kavallerie-Regiment 13 GTRexclude Captain Baum didn't know that(Braunschweiger Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf above crossed bones, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), with loss of silver finish evident, in very fine condition. Footnote: First used by cavalry units of the Duchy of Braunschweig during the Napoleonic Wars, this insignia continued to be utilized by cavalry and