Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia visually-hidden mothing evident at the top

mothing evident at the top of one flash

it is located under the Breast Star of the Order

with the wound "penetrating the skull"

Socialist Republic Period 1965-1989

named to “GERHARD BOGISCH” who served with Infanterie-Regiment 395

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia visually-hidden mothing evident at the top(SS Mtzenabzeichen 1. Modell). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 98 mm (w) x 29. 64 mm (h), weighing 3. 3 grams, a first pattern example also used as a traditions badge by some Heer units, missing one of two attachment prongs, in better than very fine condition.