Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Overhoff & Cie Hold one of an officer wearing

one of an officer wearing seven awards (including the Order of the Red Banner

brass plate affixed to the reverse and maker stamped "DESCHLER & SOHN MÜNCHEN GIESING"

slightly curved plate

STAATS-MUENZE” for the Prussian State Mint

both unmarked and measuring 46 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Overhoff & Cie Hold one of an officer wearing(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 24 for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 31. 66 mm (w) x 29. 34 mm (h), weighing 2. 8 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout the obverse base metal in addition to the loss of both reverse attachment prongs, an early example in very fine condition.