Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic printed and bound in England

printed and bound in England by Antony Rowe Limited of Chippenham

the “Stahlhelm” was distrusted after Hitler’s rise to power

(Olympische Sommerspiele 1936 Erinnerungsmedaille)

Salisbury Cathedral

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic printed and bound in England(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