Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval Newly Listed with a braided

with a braided

the obverse with central dates “1814-1815”

(Schutzstaffel Porträt)

measuring 74 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

The situation was explained to the CO that it was not desirable to retain an airman until the expiration of his engagement and then refuse new engagement where there were in fact sufficient grounds on which to release him on a previous date

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval Newly Listed with a braided(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schiffchen Einheitsfeldmtze M43). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style Totenkopf with details executed in black threading, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout, a battlefield retrieved elongated tooth example as found on page 198 of Insignia and Artifacts of the Waffen SS, Michael D. Beaver, 2012, most often used on M43 field