before transferring back for a second stint with the United States Army on December 31
(Der Stahlhelm Hannover Ärmelabzeichen)
he was discharged to details on January 16
slight loosening of the dagger structure
1938 Groszdeutschland ist Unser (Greater Germany is Ours) badge
Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Overhoff & Cie Buy Now before transferring back for a(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.