Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia United Republic of along with red embroidery in

along with red embroidery in the crown and in the eyes on the eagles

issued in Berlin on 23 March 1920

which is surmounted by the army national emblem eagle clutching a swastika in its talons

the reverse of each pasted with a label describing the scene in English

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia United Republic of along with red embroidery in(SS Mtzenabzeichen 1. Modell). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 98 mm (w) x 29. 64 mm (h), weighing 3. 3 grams, a first pattern example also used as a traditions badge by some Heer units, missing one of two attachment prongs, in better than very fine condition.