Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Death’s Head Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Hold presenting a cross pattee with

presenting a cross pattee with double headed eagles in each center medallion

Constructed of silvered bronze and black and white enamels

political and other organizations who distinguished themselves by extraordinary heroic deeds during war and in peacetime

the exterior lid presenting a gilded Spanish coat of arms from Franco’s period

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Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Death’s Head Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Hold presenting a cross pattee with(SS Totenkopf Mtzenabzeichen). Instituted in 1925 for wear by the SA. Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, Danziger style, jawless Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 9 mm (w) x 29. 6 mm (l), weighing 3. 15 grams, retaining all of its original finish, in mint condition. Footnote: The Totenkopf as a cap insignia originated in 18th century Prussian Hussar regiments where