{"product_id":"german-ss-style-tokenkopf-skull-cap-insignia-rzm-m1-52-marked-deschler-pattern","title":"German SS Style Tokenkopf Skull Cap Insignia-RZM M1\/52 Marked- Deschler Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a German SS-style second-pattern Totenkopf (Death’s Head) metal cap insignia bearing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRZM M1\/52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking associated with Deschler \u0026amp; Sohn of Munich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe insignia features the familiar forward-facing skull and crossed-bone design with detailed eye sockets, nasal cavity, individually defined teeth and dotted cranial panel detailing. The reverse is hollow and displays an RZM trademark above the maker designation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM1\/52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. One long attachment prong remains present and functional, while the opposite attachment point appears damaged or incomplete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 mm across and weighs approximately 20 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M1\/52 designation was legitimately used by Deschler \u0026amp; Sohn on period SS Totenkopf insignia; however, the marking has also been extensively reproduced on postwar examples. Modern reproduction M1\/52-marked skulls are readily documented.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor comparison, documented original Deschler examples are approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 mm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with published examples weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.1–4.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending upon construction.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBecause this example is considerably larger and heavier, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe are offering it as an unidentified\/reproduction-period collector’s example and make no representation that it is an original WWII-manufactured insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting display or reference example of one of the most recognizable pieces of German military insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good overall. Attractive silver-colored finish with darker recessed areas. One attachment prong remains; opposite attachment is incomplete\/damaged. Please examine photographs carefully for exact condition and construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43376423436365,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/19119BA8-CF4A-4A55-8187-003D682D45BB.jpg?v=1786140456","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/german-ss-style-tokenkopf-skull-cap-insignia-rzm-m1-52-marked-deschler-pattern","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}