Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Overhoff & Cie consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and appealing patina

and appealing patina

including an Obermaat summer uniform sleeve patch

to help fund the war

The Canadian Overseas Railway Construction Corps was organized on May 15

Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Overhoff & Cie consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and appealing patina(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 24 for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 31. 66 mm (w) x 29. 34 mm (h), weighing 2. 8 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout the obverse base metal in addition to the loss of both reverse attachment prongs, an early example in very fine condition.