Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Late-War Integral Prong Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1918 to form the Royal

1918 to form the Royal Air Force

Borchardt died during the battles around Stalingrad

(Luftwaffe Erdkampfabzeichen

He was promoted to Sergeant at the end of March

(DAF = Deutsche Arbeitsfront) : In stamped matte finished aluminum

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Late-War Integral Prong Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1918 to form the Royal(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining all three integral prongs which emanate from the edge of the insignia, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a late war variant produced by F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 30. 48 mm (w) x 29. 13 mm (h), weighing 3. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.