Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Death’s Head Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Hold and cap insignia

and cap insignia

the medal was awarded for service within the borders of South Africa from August 19

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

including one remote-controlled 200 lb and a 300 lb car bomb

Not much is known about Wagner’s endeavours in 1942

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Death’s Head Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Hold and cap insignia(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