Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Republic of stemmed from his athletic pursuits

stemmed from his athletic pursuits

Dated to Berlin on 20 August 1938 and presenting a facsimile signature of A

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

435134 / 10th BATTALION (CALGARY) / CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE" below each respectively

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

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia Republic of stemmed from his athletic pursuits(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.