Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia GTRexclude the reverse of the blade

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

measuring 65 mm (l) x 32 mm (w)

edged with white Waffenfarbe (indicating Division Hermann Göring)

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

the obverse with a central silver medallion depicting a leftward facing bust of Maria-Anna

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia GTRexclude the reverse of the blade(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.