Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Dated to Burg Ludwigstein on

Dated to Burg Ludwigstein on 30 January 1943

bullion stitched silver thread on dark green cloth

demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent with age wartime wear

the other four medals at 32

Eagle and Zeppelin Badge (in gilt die-stamped aluminum

Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Dated to Burg Ludwigstein on(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