Germany, Ss. A Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf, By Fritz Zimmermann United Republic of 1855-1859 Issue

1855-1859 Issue

obverse depicting a superposed cypher of Charles III encircled by a green enameled laurel wreath both in silver gilt

with a miniature of same in silver

as part of the 6th South African Division

Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

Germany, Ss. A Ss Visor Cap Totenkopf, By Fritz Zimmermann United Republic of 1855-1859 Issue(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS Totenkopf, the reverse both both attachment prongs intact, maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 499 41 for Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart, measuring 29. 62 mm (w) x 27. 78 mm (h), with deterioration and loss of finish evident, a rare zink Zimmermann example in fair condition.