Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Newly Listed with all of its gilt

with all of its gilt on the obverse worn off

with the dates 1914 1916

There is a black patent leather strap with dual adjustable sliders that runs across the front between the black fabric wrapped buttons on either side

London Gazette 31225 on March 12

soiling present on the upper

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Newly Listed with all of its gilt(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern SS Totenkopf, with prominent spaced teeth and sutures executed in high relief, the reverse with one of two attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 32. 46 mm (w) x 29. 33 mm (h), weighing 2. 0 grams, although most of the obverse silver finish has been lost the patina continues to give the insignia a striking appearance, in overall very fine condition.