Germany, SS. A Mint First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1935 United Republic of topped by a banner with

topped by a banner with a Cyrillic inscription of “ЛИИЖТ”

die-hole placed at the top for suspension

GRVI (silver

obverse depicts a swooping Luftwaffe-style eagle within an oak leaf wreath

Footnote: Private Thomas Hudson’s award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal was   announced in the London Gazette of 18-07-1917

Germany, SS. A Mint First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia, c. 1935 United Republic of topped by a banner with(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 95 mm (w) x 28. 84 mm (h), weighing 3. 0 grams, in near mint condition.