Germany, SS. A First Pattern Allgemeine SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Archive marked "THE CONGRESS TO" on

marked "THE CONGRESS TO" on the reverse of the eagle

marked "Monte Cassino 18

inscribed "A JOFFRE" at the left and "LES CATALANS" at the right

Systolic murmur at apex

each of which is composed of multiple strands in very long black twisted rayon

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Allgemeine SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Archive marked "THE CONGRESS TO" on(Allgemeine SS Totenkopf fr die schwarze Schaftmtze). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 33. 36 mm (w) x 30. 35 mm (h), demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout the base metal, in better than very fine condition.