Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of 1914 while visiting Indian troops

1914 while visiting Indian troops fighting in the First World War

The binder has very thick front and back covers

It might have been the 68th Heeres-Betriebs-Kompanie (E) (Army Operating Company)

In bronze gilt with blue enamels

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of 1914 while visiting Indian troops(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, jawless, Danziger style SS Totenkopf, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 35. 48 mm (w) x 31. 88 mm (h), weighing 4. 6 grams, some loss of finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.