Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Death’s Head Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Republic of sealed backing

sealed backing

0mm (w) x 47

with a metal cockade in the centre

in oveall very fine condition

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Death’s Head Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Republic of sealed backing(SS Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Instituted in 1925 for wear by the SA. Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, Danziger style, jawless Totenkopf, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 33. 0 mm (w) x 27. 9 mm (l), weighing 3. 79 grams, retaining nearly all of its original finish, with a drop of glue visible on the reverse of the forehead, in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The