Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Republic of overlaid by a black ink

overlaid by a black ink stamp with an illegible maker’s mark along with the city of “Coburg”

circumscribed by an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) with oak leaf branches

measuring 39 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

noting that Antifaev had been a "Tinsmith" in his civilian life

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Republic of overlaid by a black ink(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, Danziger style, jawless Totenkopf, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 31. 10 mm (w) x 28. 00 mm (h), weighing 3. 4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.