Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Province of China marks to the left and

marks to the left and on the monarch's forehead

where he would be treated for the next week before being discharged from hospitalization on the 19th

It completes with a flattened and ribbed pommel retaining a rounded nut to maintain the cutlass’ structural integrity

the bottom right is signed “H

800 silver content from 1937 to 1949

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Province of China marks to the left and(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 32. 89 mm (w) x 29. 06 mm (h), weighing 4. 0 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.