Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Overhoff & Cie certificate_of_authenticity founded by the Negus of

founded by the Negus of Shoa and later Emperor of Ethiopia Menelik II in 1884-1885

however catch on reverse has been replaced/repaired

various educational institutions and military units who received the said Order applied the full name of the order into their official titles

(9907 F/O E

Germany, SS. A Totenkopf Cap Insignia, Second Pattern, by Overhoff & Cie certificate_of_authenticity founded by the Negus of(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 24 for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 31. 66 mm (w) x 29. 34 mm (h), weighing 2. 8 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout the obverse base metal in addition to the loss of both reverse attachment prongs, an early example in very fine condition.