Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Province of China mainly to avoid captivity by

mainly to avoid captivity by the Russians

the reverse medallion features the inscription S

It features a central canister which is topped by a dome covering a ventilation shaft which extends into the crown

constructed of light brown oilcloth

issued to Paul Erdmann

Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I Province of China mainly to avoid captivity by(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, Danziger style, jawless Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 7 mm (w) x 27. 8 mm (l), weighing 3. 96 grams, retaining dearly all of its original finish, in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Totenkopf as a cap insignia originated in 18th century Prussian Hussar regiments where it was seen as a symbol of