Germany, SS. An Allgemeine SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia, First Pattern Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing a central white rayon

bearing a central white rayon disc trimmed with gold bullion wire piping

along with some tarnishing of the nickel-silver features

He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War in 1872 but it was rescinded in 1917 when supporting documentation was not found

The visor itself is constructed of black vulcanfibre

Germany, SS. An Allgemeine SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia, First Pattern Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing a central white rayon(Allgemeine SS Totenkopf fr die schwarze Schirmmtze). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 32. 20 mm (w) x 30. 30 mm (h), demonstrating some loss of silver finish to the base metal, in near extremely fine condition.