Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Republic of HORSTER - Measuring 199 mm

HORSTER - Measuring 199 mm

silver wash worn off due to age and wear

I remember at the time that we considered ourselves fortunate to fall into the hands of Saxon troops if we had to be taken at all

The stiff visor is in leather with a smooth pecan brown gloss finish

120 mm x 202 mm

Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Republic of HORSTER - Measuring 199 mm(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