Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of being promoted to Second Lieutenant

being promoted to Second Lieutenant in 1853 and to First Lieutenant in 1860

the pockets in purple satin

stating that he belonged to an Active Militia (the 22nd Sherbrooke Battery)

Footnote: The Order of May for Military Merit was instituted in 1957

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of being promoted to Second Lieutenant(SS Mtzenabzeichen 1. Form). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both original attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish and minor oxidation throughout, in very fine condition.