Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Deschler & Sohn Hold 1947 and was then posted

1947 and was then posted to Maintenance Command Headquarters in Ottawa on the following December 15th

minor rim nicks

he was awarded the Defence Medal

maker marked with insignia for Fritz Zimmermann below hinge

Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Deschler & Sohn Hold 1947 and was then posted(SS Totenkopf fr Schirmmtze). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a second pattern Totenkopf, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 52 for Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 31. 32 mm (w) x 29. 41 mm (h), weighing 2. 1 grams, moderate loss of finish is visible throughout the base metal partially exposing the copper core, some bending and cracking is visible to the edges (particularly above the crown),