A Second Pattern (1934-1945) Waffen-Ss Visor Skull By Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid Auction from John Aster

from John Aster

Flying Officer Gauvreau has shown himself to be a competent and skillful pilot and his keen offensive spirit coupled with his fearlessness has set a magnificent example to his crew

in very fine condition and rare to a female (approximately 20 awarded)

The cap exhibits two fabric interruptions in the top row of pink piping

He was posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy

A Second Pattern (1934-1945) Waffen-Ss Visor Skull By Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid Auction from John AsterThis is a fine second pattern (193401945) Waffen SS (Schutzstaffel) visor cap skull; crisp details; in zink; majority of silvering on the obverse still intact; both prongs intact (however, both are loose); maker marked RZM M1 24 (Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid) on reverse; measuring 29 mm x 30 mm; better than very fine condition. Footnote: Julius Schreck, member of the NSDAP and leader of the Staabswache (Adolf Hitlers bodyguard unit) resurrected the