Germany, Ss. A Ss-Totenkopfverbände Collar Tab United Republic of heavy version in tombac

heavy version in tombac

4 emeralds and 3 rubies

Instituted 1 December 1888 by Kaiser Wilhelm II

and was worn by the officer's of the Croat Armed Forces (incorporating Ustasha forces at this time)

engraver marked "BARRE"

Germany, Ss. A Ss-Totenkopfverbände Collar Tab United Republic of heavy version in tombac(SS Totenkopfverbnde Kragenspiegel). A second pattern SS Totenkopfverbnde collar tab, constructed of black wool with a buckram core, trimmed with piping consisting of silver aluminum wire interwoven with black threading, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered silver aluminum wire Totenkopf, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 55 mm (l), minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.