Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Republic of After the Confederate attack

After the Confederate attack

the obverse centre bears a national eagle with outstretched wings clutchung a wreathed swastika in its talons

signed in blue ink by French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

Corporal: two painted white stripes on brown cotton

and Legion of Merit

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Republic of After the Confederate attack(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 33. 73 mm (w) x 30. 23 mm (h), weighing 7. 8 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.