Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval United Republic of Flight Lieutenant

Flight Lieutenant

John Cumming

two CANADA Shoulder Flashes

on loop for suspension from period original ribbon

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval United Republic of Flight Lieutenant(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schiffchen Einheitsfeldmtze M43). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style Totenkopf with details executed in black threading, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout, a battlefield retrieved elongated tooth example as found on page 198 of Insignia and Artifacts of the Waffen SS, Michael D. Beaver, 2012, most often used on M43 field