Original Rare German WWII SS Totenkopf Skull Badge for Visor Caps by Overhoff & Cie of Lüdenscheid - RZM M1/24 - Schutzstaffel Military Equipment The mask has some stamps

The mask has some stamps

With the average life expectancy of a U-boat crew member just a few weeks

making it a rare find

The front insignia is a lovely example of Crossed Cannons signifying artillery use

Without any size marking

Original Rare German WWII SS Totenkopf Skull Badge for Visor Caps by Overhoff & Cie of Lüdenscheid - RZM M1/24 - Schutzstaffel Military Equipment The mask has some stampsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The SS (Schutzstaffel) was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Fhrer, Adolf AH. Under the direction of the Reichsfhrer SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of Germany eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied Europe. Here we have a very