Braunschweig veteran's badge?

[Mike K]

This popped up recently as a "have to have" because of the maker. Vaulted multi-piece construction, nicely silvered star burst and gilded "Peninsula" bar, matt enamel painted features, needle pin back. 40mm wide, 55mm tall.

I am assuming some sort of Braunschweig veteran's item? Does anybody have any more info on this very colourful item?

Regards

Mike

[Naxos]

scull and Peninsula battle honors are Husaren-Regiment Nr. 17 or Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 92 related

Colors and coat-of-arms of the Dutchy of Brunswick (Herzogtum Braunschweig)

The castle on red background is the coat-of-arms of the Hanse City Hamburg

Edited January 29, 2010 by Naxos

[Wild Card]

Very nice! I have never seen one like this and have to wonder what the Hamburg connection is.

At the same time, I am inclined to think that this is more related to I. R. 92 than the 17th Hussars.

[Mike K]

Many thanks for the replies so far gents.

Husaren connection? The piece above came with the attached 22mm diam. stickpin (marked for a Kiel maker), which I thought was unrelated so did not post it.

Does this help focus the investigation?

Regards

Mike

[Wild Card]

Many thanks for the replies so far gents.

Husaren connection? The piece above came with the attached 22mm diam. stickpin (marked for a Kiel maker), which I thought was unrelated so did not post it.

Does this help focus the investigation?

Regards

Mike

I am inclined to agree with your thought -

I cannot think of a connection.

Perhaps someone else can come up with one?