Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent

demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent with age wartime wear

fine medallion painting

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each measuring 23 mm in diameter

Anna on enamels of multiple colors

Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, Danziger style, jawless Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 7 mm (w) x 27. 8 mm (l), weighing 3. 96 grams, retaining dearly all of its original finish, in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Totenkopf as a cap insignia originated in 18th century Prussian Hussar regiments where it was seen as a symbol of