Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude a Finnish Army M22 belt

a Finnish Army M22 belt buckle

indicating this example was almost certainly awarded for combat naval service during the Great Patriotic War

The RCN complement was approximately four to six operators

The change in design could also have been inspired by economic shortcomings at the time

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia GTRexclude a Finnish Army M22 belt(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 32. 62 mm (w) x 28. 61 mm (h), weighing 3. 2 grams, an early variant in extremely fine condition.