Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Hold Oelkers attended the Jungle Warfare

Oelkers attended the Jungle Warfare School at Canungra

one of eleven soldiers clustered around a machine

demonstrating some flecking to the enamels with a small chip to the edge of the ten o’clock position

12 mm (h) weighing 18

the pin and catch are marked with A

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Hold Oelkers attended the Jungle Warfare(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 33. 73 mm (w) x 30. 23 mm (h), weighing 7. 8 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.