Jacques Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 this badge takes the tradition of the former "Leihusaren". It consists on a jawless skull . It was worn until the WW1 in the 1rst & 2nd Leib Husaren Rgt, and then during the "Reichswehr" thus the Wehrmacht (see the diagram).The skull was worn on the cap between the cocarde or between the wreath and the eagle. Several types exist depending the availability and were worn ( panzer collar type skull, 1rst SS pattern skull), but one is typical to the cavalerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Here is the skull worn by Husaren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Here worn by a member of a Reconnaissance unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Worn by members of a K.R. at a NCO course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Here's one of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 This one was mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 an overseas from a friend collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Here it is in wear...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Here's my Reichswehr 1921 setup......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 This design has always struck me as blatantly weird-- there being no jawbone, there was nothing to hold those lower teeth "on!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 (edited) Jacques & Robin: Killer crushers! Now, was that device worn by all imperial husaren? Edited September 1, 2005 by Bob Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Now, was that device worn by all imperial husaren?← No, as you can see on the genealogy organigram, it was worn by few units, those in green or red.jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 This one is particular. I picked it up on the net and if the owner is there and want I removed it, just ask me. the guy was enlisted to the IR 17, but he is wearing the Leibhusaren skull. No good skull available, he was a former cavalry man ? Don't know the eason but very interesting picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 This design has always struck me as blatantly weird-- there being no jawbone, there was nothing to hold those lower teeth "on!" ←Rick.There is only one set of teeth.What looks like the top set is in fact meant to be the skull cavities into which the teeth fit - if you get my drift.Looks like two rows of teeth - but only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The single row of teeth become clearer in this (earlier) version of the totenkopf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 from a medical standpoint, the last pictureis... uh... more anatomically correct.please refer to your nearest skull orcadaver.it certainly is more aesthetically pleasing.joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Joe.THIS is what I call aesthetically pleasing......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Joe.THIS is what I call aesthetically pleasing......... ←teeth and "teeth channels" or not,i'll take it!!you've got some MARVELOUS pieces, robin!joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonreborn Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Robin, stop showing off Great stuff!!!Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Go to a collecting website, get an anatomy lesson - I LOVE this hobby!Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 And talking of anatomy lessons...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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