Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of contact marks and gilt loss

contact marks and gilt loss on the metal plaque

The collection is in extremely fine condition

It might have been the 68th Heeres-Betriebs-Kompanie (E) (Army Operating Company)

1914 while visiting Indian troops fighting in the First World War

In bronze gilt with blue enamels

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of contact marks and gilt loss(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, jawless, Danziger style SS Totenkopf, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 35. 48 mm (w) x 31. 88 mm (h), weighing 4. 6 grams, some loss of finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.