Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of British War Medal (S-4173 PTE

British War Medal (S-4173 PTE

Footnote: The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is the highest award which may be bestowed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States

obverse centre with green and red enamels

Water began pouring in through a gaping hole in C10 after it had been struck by a merchant ship

(Wisam Aljumhuria / وسام الجمهورية)

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of British War Medal (S-4173 PTE(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 34. 88 mm (w) x 31. 10 mm (h), weighing 2. 7 grams, demonstrating significant loss of silver finish to the base metal, in very fine condition.