Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Auction joining the 26th Infantry Battalion

joining the 26th Infantry Battalion in the field on June 21st

308 mm x 377 mm

an oval bearing the Royal Monogram of King Alexander I in bronze gilt

showing a large group of seated military officers and two wives

He served an apprenticeship under John Aspinall at the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (L&YR)'s Horwich Works from 1887 to 1891

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Auction joining the 26th Infantry Battalion(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.