Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude slider with a brass square

slider with a brass square O-ring on a strap and one additional slider to the left of the D-ring strap near the buckle

1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel S

itself perforated with numerous ventilation holes

The change in design could also have been inspired by economic shortcomings at the time

The RCN complement was approximately four to six operators

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude slider with a brass square(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. 62 mm (w) x 28. 61 mm (h), weighing 3. 2 grams, an early variant in extremely fine condition.