Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Auction with a specific ribbon sash

with a specific ribbon sash (awarded only during1914-1915)

1919 and was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada on April 14th

He served with 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters for one year

the reverse of the pommel stamped "5 / '47 / R" and over stamped by a "C" over "63548" and a British Broad Arrow production mark

with horizontal and vertical folding creases evident

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Auction with a specific ribbon sash(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern SS Totenkopf, with prominent spaced teeth and sutures executed in high relief, the reverse with one of two attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 32. 46 mm (w) x 29. 33 mm (h), weighing 2. 0 grams, although most of the obverse silver finish has been lost the patina continues to give the insignia a striking appearance, in overall very fine condition.