when he received his orders to proceed overseas for service in the French theatre on August 2
the other ten badges with intact lugs
Philippines Insurrection Medal 1899
a Marian Cross of the German Teutonic Order ribbon
Mounted on original Lady's bow style ribbon
Germany, Ss. A Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf, Second Pattern, By Overhoff & Cie United Republic of when he received his orders(SS Schirmmtze Totenkopf). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 24 for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 31. 86 mm (w) x 29. 48 mm (h), weighing 5. 4 grams, both attachment prongs are missing and loss of finish is evident throughout, in overall fair condition.