Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Republic of hook and eye on reverse

hook and eye on reverse of ribbon

HORSTER - Measuring 199 mm

120 mm x 202 mm

Lowland Regiment

Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Republic of hook and eye on reverse(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, Danziger style, jawless Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 7 mm (w) x 27. 8 mm (l), weighing 3. 96 grams, retaining dearly all of its original finish, in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Totenkopf as a cap insignia originated in 18th century Prussian Hussar regiments where it was seen as a symbol of