Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but of typical Steinhauer &

but of typical Steinhauer & Lück manufacture

Charles Andrew Welsh was born on July 1

San Francisco) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

this cap does not feature a pink panzer soutache - the cap was likely factory refurbished to meet the new uniform requirements of the SS

followed by a posting to the Submarine Depot Ship H

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but of typical Steinhauer &(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 33. 08 mm (w) x 28. 06 mm (h), in near mint condition.