Prussia, Kingdom. A Hussar Busby Totenkopf Insignia Newly Listed Eastern People Bravery Decoration 2nd

Eastern People Bravery Decoration 2nd

maker mark on back “ Walgo Kierspe - BHF /W

During two days of nearly continuous fighting

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Prussia, Kingdom. A Hussar Busby Totenkopf Insignia Newly Listed Eastern People Bravery Decoration 2nd(Preuen Totenkopf fr die Pelzmtze der Husaren Regiment). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a classic jawless Totenkopf in fine detail, the reverse with three sets of butterfly prongs for attachment to a busby, unmarked, measuring 9. 5 cm (w) x 90 cm (h), the base metal demonstrates minor denting and surface oxidation the lower right butterfly clip has lost one prong, in very fine condition.