Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATES

inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATES ERSTER DIENER SEIN" above a ribboned branch of oak leaves

where Supreme Court Associate Justice Robert M

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”)

1918 and returned to No 139 Squadron

the reverse maker marked “HEINRICH ERNST PEUCKER

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATES(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 32. 89 mm (w) x 29. 06 mm (h), weighing 4. 0 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.