Original Item: Only One Available. The SS (Schutzstaffel - 'Protection Squadron') was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Führer, Adolf H. Under the direction of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of NSDAP and eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied Europe.

When WWII began in earnest, the SS-Verfügungstruppe (SS-VT) (SS Dispositional Troops) became the Waffen-SS ("Armed SS"), an official military branch of the SS organization. Its formations included men from NSDAP ruled Germany, along with volunteers and conscripts from both occupied and unoccupied lands.

Here we have a very nice SS VT non magnetic cap button, with the famous SS-Totenkopf (SS - Death's Head) embossed on the front on a pebbled field. This was originally the unit emblem for the SS VT, before the formation of the Waffen SS and 3rd SS Panzer Division. It looks to be zinc or aluminum, with nice patination from the years. Measures approximately 20mm in diameter.

Ready to add to your collection!