A Late Second Pattern (1934-1945) Waffen-Ss Visor Skull Archive Baron of Rio Branco (1845-1912)

Baron of Rio Branco (1845-1912)

49 mm x 49 mm

silvering wear evident on the obverse

and Memorial Cross (636623 Pte

as he was transferred to 3rd Field Company

A Late Second Pattern (1934-1945) Waffen-Ss Visor Skull Archive Baron of Rio Branco (1845-1912)This is a late war second pattern (1934 1945) Waffen SS (Schutzstaffel) visor cap; in silvered cupal, but with all of the silvering worn off; two replacement prongs on the reverse (three prongs previously attached to the outside of the skull; measuring 30. 48 mm x 29. 26 mm; notably, the die used to stamp out the eyes and nose made contact with the skull off place (slightly too low) furthermore, the outlines of the cracks on the forehead are shallow;