Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude and "Eschersheim" Stickpin (two-piece construction

and "Eschersheim" Stickpin (two-piece construction

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

indicating this example was almost certainly awarded for combat naval service during the Great Patriotic War

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

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude and "Eschersheim" Stickpin (two-piece construction(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.