Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of 1914 while visiting Indian troops

1914 while visiting Indian troops fighting in the First World War

six months prior to the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merging to form the Royal Air Force on April 1

23rd Model 1830-54 (Preußische Rote Adlerorden IV

The collection is in extremely fine condition

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of 1914 while visiting Indian troops(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.