Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Late-War Integral Prong Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction marked the lid liner bearing

marked the lid liner bearing an analogous gilt inscription

while the badge also demonstrates the loss of most of the silver finish

Busk studied medicine at St

the reverse bearing a maker’s mark obscured by the remnants of an adhesive

The certificate for the Bremen Hanseatic Cross is named to Hauptmann (captain) of the reserve Paul Schiffer

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Late-War Integral Prong Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction marked the lid liner bearing(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining all three integral prongs which emanate from the edge of the insignia, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a late war variant produced by F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 30. 48 mm (w) x 29. 13 mm (h), weighing 3. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.