Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of Footnote: The NASA Distinguished Service

Footnote: The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is the highest award which may be bestowed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States

the Discovery

(Wisam Aljumhuria / وسام الجمهورية)

measuring 114 mm x 86 mm

with dark brown belt

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Visor Cap Totenkopf Insignia United Republic of Footnote: The NASA Distinguished Service(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 34. 88 mm (w) x 31. 10 mm (h), weighing 2. 7 grams, demonstrating significant loss of silver finish to the base metal, in very fine condition.