Von Frantzius died on Dec 10th
all surrounded by an oak wreath
each of the loops with a silvered magnetic metal button with a pebbled upper securing the board to the tunic
both sides with the Prussian crown above crossed swords
Footnote: Rudolf “Rudi” Schmuker (sometimes misspelled as Schmucker) was born on March 26
Germany, Ss. A Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf, Second Pattern, By Overhoff & Cie United Republic of Von Frantzius died on Dec(SS Schirmmtze Totenkopf). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 24 for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 31. 86 mm (w) x 29. 48 mm (h), weighing 5. 4 grams, both attachment prongs are missing and loss of finish is evident throughout, in overall fair condition.