Germany, Ss. A Set Of First Pattern Cap Insignia Auction stating that Matthiessen left the

stating that Matthiessen left the ship in Stettin on April 9

8th Marines

Lower crossguard is numbered 108389

Sweatband is of grey color

Germany, Ss. A Set Of First Pattern Cap Insignia Auction stating that Matthiessen left the(SS Mtzenabzeichen). A set of first pattern SS cap insignia, including: 1. An eagle, constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 36. 46 mm (w) x 27. 91 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A skull, constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse with both attachment