Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Auction 5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross

5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross Decoration with Swords (instead of wreath)

with a specific ribbon sash (awarded only during1914-1915)

It was granted to military personnel in commemoration of the First and Second Matabele Wars

the reverse of the pommel stamped "5 / '47 / R" and over stamped by a "C" over "63548" and a British Broad Arrow production mark

Epsom on April 26th

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Totenkopf Cap Insignia Auction 5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern SS Totenkopf, with prominent spaced teeth and sutures executed in high relief, the reverse with one of two attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 32. 46 mm (w) x 29. 33 mm (h), weighing 2. 0 grams, although most of the obverse silver finish has been lost the patina continues to give the insignia a striking appearance, in overall very fine condition.