Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Republic of Corporal: two painted white stripes

Corporal: two painted white stripes on brown cotton

signed in blue ink by French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

and Legion of Merit

with a moderate chip in the enamels on the six o’clock arm as well as very shallow flaking in select spots in the enamels on the reverse

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Republic of Corporal: two painted white stripes(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 33. 73 mm (w) x 30. 23 mm (h), weighing 7. 8 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.