The totenkopf badges appear to have never been removed and are original to this cap
incorporating multiple fractures to his skull
illustrating crossed rifles with fixed bayonets surrounded by a wreath of cherry blossoms
New Brunswick on April 24
Captain Mallon was with the 132nd Infantry Regiment
Army Parade Gloves - French Made Auction Archive The totenkopf badges appear toFrench made fine gray leather by Reynier, unlined, three point lines of decorative stitching on reverse. vent cut out of the palm with dome closure at the wrist with REYNIER stamp on it for snugger fit, stamped size "9" and "GRAND PRIX, PARIS, REYNIER, MADE IN FRANCE, 3641, 4020, 32" on inside of right glove and "CHEVRETTE QUALITE EXTRA, 18 REY, TE5, AAB" inside the left glove. Soft, sopple feel, intact stitching, very fine.