Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval United Republic of All suspended from a 175

All suspended from a 175 mm-long aluminum bar with a horizontal pinback and grey wool reverse liner

suspended by an Imperial orchid crest with yellow enameled petals

with four small drill holes for uniform attachment

A rare Stirnpanzer (forehead armour)

waiting for orders" and is listed on page 240 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval United Republic of All suspended from a 175(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schiffchen Einheitsfeldmtze M43). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style Totenkopf with details executed in black threading, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout, a battlefield retrieved elongated tooth example as found on page 198 of Insignia and Artifacts of the Waffen SS, Michael D. Beaver, 2012, most often used on M43 field