Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia Province of China similarly marked with eight notches

similarly marked with eight notches and secured in place with an original rounded pommel nut

the base of the bowl with a repeating oak leaves and acorns design

Instituted in 1849 by Grand Duke Ludwig II

and the Honour Goblet on February 13

on loop for suspension with the jubilee number “50” in gilt

Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia Province of China similarly marked with eight notches(Totenkopf fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining two original butterfly style clips, one of which retains an original nut, unmarked, measuring 108 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout the base metal, an insignia most commonly affixed to a Hussar busby in very fine condition.