Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Hold the three edges of each

the three edges of each strap trimmed in two rows of fine gold-coloured copper bullion wire and outlined in a row of red wool

and Italy's victories in the First World War

the centre bears the image of a stylized A7V tank with a skull and crossbones on the front crossing a barbed wire entanglement from east to west with three bursting stick grenades above it

Constructed of gilded bronze with ribbon

the vessel began to rise far too quickly

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Hold the three edges of each(SS Mtzenabzeichen 1. Modell). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 30. 88 mm (w) x 27. 48 mm (h), mm (h), weighing 3. 4 grams, a first pattern example in extremely fine condition.