Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Pin for Wehrmacht and Freikorps Personnel visually-hidden Sweeny's efforts were also coordinated

Sweeny's efforts were also coordinated in Canada by the First World War air ace Billy Bishop and the artist Clayton Knight

Worn by Prussian Schutzpolizei circa 1923-1933

the reverse covered in fine quality mother of pearl

marked with an unidentified maker’s logo

Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Pin for Wehrmacht and Freikorps Personnel visually-hidden Sweeny's efforts were also coordinated(Totenkopf Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of a Braunschweig style Totenkopf, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish to the base metal, an example commonly worn as a traditions badge by personnel attached to Kavallerie Regiment 5, as well as Freikorps and Wehrwolf veterans, in extremely fine condition.