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

2 Casualty Clearing Station

stamped with the inscription "SLOVENSKY STAT DAKUJE" (Slovak State Thanks) and flanked by Slovakian Crosses on either side on the outside

During two days of nearly continuous fighting

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.