Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Auction 5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross

5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross Decoration with Swords (instead of wreath)

Monetny Dvor mint mark and numbered "567472" on reverse

Epsom on April 26th

the reverse of the pommel stamped "5 / '47 / R" and over stamped by a "C" over "63548" and a British Broad Arrow production mark

He served with 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters for one year

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Auction 5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern SS Totenkopf, with prominent spaced teeth and sutures executed in high relief, the reverse with one of two attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 32. 46 mm (w) x 29. 33 mm (h), weighing 2. 0 grams, although most of the obverse silver finish has been lost the patina continues to give the insignia a striking appearance, in overall very fine condition.