Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval United Republic of two CANADA Shoulder Flashes

two CANADA Shoulder Flashes

waiting for orders" and is listed on page 240 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

on loop for suspension from period original ribbon

suspended by an Imperial orchid crest with yellow enameled petals

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval United Republic of two CANADA Shoulder Flashes(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schiffchen Einheitsfeldmtze M43). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style Totenkopf with details executed in black threading, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout, a battlefield retrieved elongated tooth example as found on page 198 of Insignia and Artifacts of the Waffen SS, Michael D. Beaver, 2012, most often used on M43 field