Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac while top and bottom of

while top and bottom of the blade are further decorated with floral motif

the obverse bearing initials “BDM-JM”

the medal has separated from the ribbon

He rose to a rank of a General in early 1960’s

Kendrick for his participation as a member of the Regimental Drill Team / 1 Aug 77 to 20 Aug 77"

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac while top and bottom of(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schiffchen Einheitsfeldmtze M43). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style Totenkopf with details executed in black threading, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout, a battlefield retrieved elongated tooth example as found on page 198 of Insignia and Artifacts of the Waffen SS, Michael D. Beaver, 2012, most often used on M43 field