Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Province of China the cover bearing a handwritten

the cover bearing a handwritten dedication of “DEM KOMMANDEUR DER 1

constructed of light brown oilcloth

with 400 mm long red braided cords finished with tassels affixed to both side panels on the lid

he technically lost his American citizenship by doing so

Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Province of China the cover bearing a handwritten(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