A Wehrmacht Army 5Th Cavalry Regiment Traditions Visor Skull Auction surmounted by a silver gilt

surmounted by a silver gilt and red enamelled knotted bow

The Regiment was not suited to the prevailing conditions in Italy

maker marked "100" (Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

At the end of the United Nations offensive in October 1951

" As Miller neared the age of retirement

A Wehrmacht Army 5Th Cavalry Regiment Traditions Visor Skull Auction surmounted by a silver giltIn die stamped silvered tombac; crossbones with polished highlights; both prongs intact; measuring 29 mm x 27 mm; near mint condition. Footnote: This skull is similar in appearance to early SS skull except crossbones are polished; however, evidence exists that some SS members wore this type of skull, including Heinrich Himmler. Traditionally, this type of skull insignia was originally worn by the Prussian Leib Husaren Regimenter 1 and 2. After the