Germany, SS. A First Pattern Allgemeine SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia certificate_of_authenticity the dome stamped in white

the dome stamped in white ink with the Canadian Broad Arrow production insignia and the manufacturer's mark "Dorothea Hats Ltd

AUGUST 1941 WÄHREND DAS KRIEGES DEUTSCHLAND-RUßLAND IN MALIN [NORDWESTLISCH VON KIEW] AUS DEM HAUSE NR

Footnote: In the 1930s and 1940s

with a small shield bearing a star between each of the star’s arms

The face is otherwise marked “Junghans” and “Stossgeschützt” “Shock Protected” in black lettering

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Allgemeine SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia certificate_of_authenticity the dome stamped in white(Allgemeine SS Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze, 1. Form). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse with two attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating crude replacement of the reverse attachment prongs, in very fine condition.