Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia Province of China and military merit

and military merit

reverse inscribed "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

2 mm thick where it terminates into the bit

cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the edge

On the bottom of the certificate is the temperature at which it was tested

Germany, Imperial. A Busby Totenkopf Insignia Province of China and military merit(Totenkopf fr die Pelzmtze). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse with two threaded screw posts, 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.