Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Hold 203 mm x 279 mm

203 mm x 279 mm

184 mm (w) x 241 mm (h)

manufactured incorrectly

horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse

but by 1914 he realized that cavalry was obsolete in the new style of warfare because of its vulnerability to machine gun and artillery

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Hold 203 mm x 279 mm(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, Danziger style, jawless Totenkopf, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 31. 20 mm (w) x 27. 77 mm (h), weighing 3. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.