Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia GTRexclude dignitaries and King Edward VIII

dignitaries and King Edward VIII

initially taken in by his cousin

Two notable expeditions for which did not receive any recognition by the award of a medal were Sir James Clark Ross's Antarctic Expedition of 1839-43 and Dr

and dated to July 1st

the reverse of the blade is marked “E & F Hörster

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia GTRexclude dignitaries and King Edward VIII(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.