Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of 68cm in height

68cm in height

a 1939 Eastern Territories badge

had escorted the damaged battleship Queen Elizabeth to the United States for repair and were on their way to Trinidad

Footnote: The Order of May for Military Merit was instituted in 1957

(Ordine Equestre di San Gregorio Magno)

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of 68cm in height(SS Mtzenabzeichen 1. Form). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both original attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish and minor oxidation throughout, in very fine condition.