Now Viewing: totenkopfTag type: General German word for "dead man's head" (skull). An insignia used by elite German units since the 18th century. Initially used by the cavalry. Commonly associated with the "Totenkopf-SS", who used it as their emblem in World_War_II. It was also used by the armored corps and the tank crews of the Wehrmacht (who are often confused as Waffen-SS because of this and their black military_uniforms). The most well-known form is a skull at 3/4 view overlaid on two crossed bones, however the insignia may lack the mandible or the crossbones and remain a totenkopf. See - "3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf": * en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_SS_Panzer_Division_Totenkopf Examples: * post #14403928 * post #12177881 See also: * Black_Sun_(symbol) * Nazi * SS_Insignia * swastika * Tag_Group:Symbols * Wolfsangel External links: * Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totenkopf Other Wiki Information Last updated: 07/06/26 11:36 AM by doopaboop This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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