Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia GTRexclude stamped and dated September 15

stamped and dated September 15

Two notable expeditions for which did not receive any recognition by the award of a medal were Sir James Clark Ross's Antarctic Expedition of 1839-43 and Dr

edged with white Waffenfarbe (indicating Division Hermann Göring)

reverse depicting engraved inscription 29 AGOSTO 1861 (29 August

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia GTRexclude stamped and dated September 15(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 89 mm (w) x 29. 06 mm (h), weighing 4. 0 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.