stitched in place to a second thinner piece of leather that acts as a buffer between the headband and the sidewall of the helmet
These were instituted during the reign of King Haakon VII (1905-1957) and were strictly awarded to members of the Norwegian Army
the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a Gold date of “1849”
Schütz joined the Luftwaffe at an unknown date
he was transferred to the Convalescent Depot at Boulogne on the 22nd
Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Republic of stitched in place to a(SS Mtzenabzeichen 1. Form). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both original attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish and minor oxidation throughout, in very fine condition.