Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the other four medals at

the other four medals at 32

each measuring 23 mm in diameter

Dated to Burg Ludwigstein on 30 January 1943

writing for a close friend of Medillina

Germany, Third Reich. A Waffen-SS Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia - Type I consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the other four medals at(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