SS Visor

[RobertE]

Any chance on this visor?

Robert

[RobertE]

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[RobertE]

liner -

[stonemint]

No to the hat.
I leave commentary on the insignia to others.

[RobertE]

Thanks for the fast response. Other than the furry white band piping and the use of oft-faked gabardine, I didn't see too much wrong with this one.

regards, Robert

[Ian Hulley]

The skull is the unmarked 'Deschler-like' style but there seems to be a stipled texture to the surface ... as I told another gentleman yesterday I would need a clear straight-on shot to be 100%.

For the record I also told him I was dubious of the liner and sweatband stitching based on other shots I saw.

Ian

[RobertE]

The finish of the skull at this resolution doesn't seem off, but the raised crease that extends across the forehead area looks like a casting flaw to me.

A peak at the back would tell us all we need to know, but that's not likely.

The liner and sweatband color and texture is the same as a few examples in Beaver's book. The underside of the visor color and finish seems a bit off, but the real story is the rough machine stitching to the sweatbaand, white gauze behind the skull area, and black thread used to sew the liner material.

s/f Robert

[Dr. Strangelove]

Nope

I don't like it.

[SgtB]

I don't either.

[DonC]

The cap itself is a turd. I don't know insignia so will leave that to the Dirty Bird/Skull experts.

Don

[RobertE]

The finish of the skull at this resolution doesn't seem off, but the raised crease that extends across the forehead area looks like a casting flaw to me.

A peak at the back would tell us all we need to know, but that's not likely.

The liner and sweatband color and texture is the same as a few examples in Beaver's book. The underside of the visor color and finish seems a bit off, but the real story is the rough machine stitching to the sweatbaand, white gauze behind the skull area, and black thread used to sew the liner material.

s/f Robert

I'm in complete agreement. Underneath the sweatband is some extermely rough stitching, there is white gauze behind the liner band, crude black stitching that secures the liner - the cap is bad.

The skull is formed correctly, but has a long lateral casting flaw that looks like a scratch, but it's actually raised. I think the skull is bad, but maybe it's the photo.

s/f Rob

[stonemint]

Seller's Description:

"VINTAGE ORIGINAL WWII GERMAN ELITE OFFICER VISOR. US GI VETERAN BRINGBACK BY MY UNCLE. NEW OWNER WILL GET A LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY FROM ME. SIZE MARKED ON BILL & INKED NAME & DIVISIONAL MARKING ON SWEATBAND. PICTURES TELL ALL AS THE EXQUISITE & PERFECT DETAIL 2 THE TOMBAK "CLAD" INSIGNIA IS UNDENIABLY 100% ORIGINAL. IN FACT IT IS VERY EASY 2 SEE, IF YOU KNOW THESE CAPS & THE INSIGINA. THERE ARE ---NO COPIES--- THAT HAVE SUCH CHRISP & PERFECT DETAIL OF THESE & THERE ARE ---NO--- COPIES OF "CLAD" INSIGNIA 2 DATE (STAMPED COPPER/ALUMINUM/COPPER CONSTRUCTION WITH SILVER (COLD PLATE) FLASH.) CAP HAS NO HOLES & IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. EMAIL OR CALL (209) 300-**** FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFO & I'LL DO MY BEST 2 ANSWER. SHIPPING METHOD WILL BE USPS PRIORITY MAIL FOR 20.00, FULLY INSURED. .......MOVE FAST IF YOU WANT THIS!!!"

Credit: 4zerothehero

[PaulMann]

I think the skull is bad s/f Rob

+1

CAST

cheers,
Pauli