Small Danziger Traditions TK

**Aldo** · 05-30-2019, 01:26 AM

Here's an interesting little skull that arrived today. It's similar to the Danziger traditions and early SS skulls but smaller than a panzer skull. It was described as a Heer panzer traditions skull as used on visors or shoulder boards. It looks very similar to the Totenkopf stickpins I have that are associated with Kavallerie-Regiment 5. I'd be very interested in seeing it in use in a photograph if possible. All thoughts and opinions are welcome. Thanks, Al

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**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-30-2019 01:26 AM

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**Brig** · 05-30-2019, 01:29 AM

Sales board sample, perhaps?

**Aldo** · 05-30-2019, 01:35 AM

Not sure but I think the answer lies in this photo from one of Robin Lumsden's old thread which contains a picture of his advanced collection of Totenkopfs. I circled it in red. Maybe he can give us some insight if he sees this thread.

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**carlsson1982** · 05-30-2019, 02:09 PM

It's a nice early one also used on early panzer tabs

**carlsson1982** · 05-30-2019, 02:19 PM

I did'n find one in wear at the moment but I found this original diestruck piece picture..

**Aldo** · 05-30-2019, 03:09 PM

Wow, thank you Sid. I knew you could clarify for me.

Regards, Al.

**Ullergaard** · 05-30-2019, 04:01 PM

Love all of your small tk heads

**Aldo** · 05-30-2019, 08:58 PM

I found a thread on the "WAF" in which Mr. Lumsden stated that this type of skull was originally intended for wear on the collar by Kavallerie-Regiment 5 in Reichswehr times and also subsequently used on panzer collar tabs. So I wasn't too far off the mark associating them with the KR5 stickpins. I also see a picture of this skull on one of his books

Cheers, Al

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**Aldo** · 05-01-2020, 08:47 PM

I acquired another one of these early Kav. 5 or Panzer Traditions Tk's. This one appears to be cupal as opposed to the zinc Tk that started this thread. I took numerous pictures alongside a vareity of panzer TK's, Danziger TK's and Kav 5 stickpins to illustrate the different variety and sizes.

Cheers, Al