Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of a Bavarian King Ludwig Cross

a Bavarian King Ludwig Cross

76 grams inclusive of its ribbon and pinback suspension

as well as aWound Badge of indeterminate grade

which was part of the 12th Panzer Division

killing all four crew members

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual Totenkopf Traditions Badge United Republic of a Bavarian King Ludwig Cross(Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 26 mm (h), both of the attachment prongs are missing and the base metal demonstrates a consistent and pleasing patina, an unusual style worn as a traditions badges by Freikorps, Reichswehr, and some Wehrmacht (Heer) units in very fine condition.