Germany, Heer. A Mint Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of of Rhodes and of Malta

of Rhodes and of Malta (Latin: Supremus Ordo Militaris Hospitalis Sancti Ioannis Hierosolymitani Rhodius et Melitensis)

maker marked "BIRKS" on the reverse of the integral suspension

” “Auftrags-Nr

5 mm long brass screwposts along the left spine

The occupation ended with Japan's surrender in 1945

Germany, Heer. A Mint Braunschweig Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of of Rhodes and of Malta(Heer Braunschweiger Traditions Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze Infanterie Regiment Nr. 17 und Kavallerie Rgt. 13). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweiger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 29 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), an unissued example of a traditions badge worn on the visor caps of personnel of Infanterie Regiment 17 and Kavallerie Regiment 13, in near mint condition.