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

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

showing a large group of seated military officers and two wives

some scratching of the nickel plated features

Instituted 6 August 1906 by Carl Eduard

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.