Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude aboard the Dutch merchant ship

aboard the Dutch merchant ship Bontekoe

20 mm x 22

Wrapped around the shaft just below the cap is a fully-intact portepee constructed of gold bullion wire

After leaving Neligh

the obverse bearing a bronze crescent border

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude aboard the Dutch merchant ship(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 34. 88 mm (w) x 31. 10 mm (h), weighing 2. 7 grams, demonstrating significant loss of silver finish to the base metal, in very fine condition.