Description
Wing Commander Ralph Davenport's KB-853 of 431 Squadron with all crewmen lost
and a Letter Addressed to His Parents from the Decorations and Medals Branch (inscribed in black typewriter face "Mr
the reverse inscribed “Only brave peoples have history”
reverting to the ranks at his own request on September 9
bound for the Middle East
A Wehrmacht Army 5Th Cavalry Regiment Traditions Visor Skull GTRexclude Wing Commander Ralph Davenport's KB-853In die stamped silvered tombac; crossbones with polished highlights; one prong missing; measuring 29 mm x 27 mm; in very fine condition. Footnote: This skull is similar in appearance to early SS skull except crossbones are polished; however, evidence exists that some SS members wore this type of skull, including Heinrich Himmler. Traditionally, this type of skull insignia was originally worn by the Prussian Leib Husaren Regimenter 1 and 2. After the