Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Deschler & Sohn Republic of Merchant Marines who served from

Merchant Marines who served from December 7

embossed “Deutsche Verdienstmedaille” in golden lettering

in embroidered bullion wire

the quadrants joined by monograms of Elector Friedrich Christian of Saxony

An M44 Pattern Deutche Reichsbahn Sleeve Eagle

Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Deschler & Sohn Republic of Merchant Marines who served from(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 52 for Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 30. 95 mm (w) x 28. 90 mm (h), weighing 4. 2 grams, demonstrating near total loss of silver finish to the base metal with significant oxidation, in addition to some chipping along the edges of both the