Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Province of China "WILLY RAST

"WILLY RAST

The crossguard is slightly loose versus the blade and handle and exhibits contact marks but maintains its crisp detail and high relief

before being sent to concentration camps

one with silvering

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Province of China "WILLY RAST(Allgemeine SS Totenkopf fr die schwarze Schaftmtze). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danizger style Totenkopf, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 34 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating only minor loss of finish to high contact points, in extremely fine condition.