SSG 08 | Death's Head (Factory New)

The SSG 08 | Death's Head (Factory New) is a Restricted sniper finish hand-painted to resemble a death's-head hawkmoth across the stock and body. Factory New is the top grade for it, and this page covers how that condition looks alongside its rarity, case, and going price.

Design

The artwork mimics the wing pattern and skull markings of a death's-head hawkmoth, rendered in brown and gray tones that lean gothic rather than flashy. It's a community design credited to The Honey Badger, and it carries the in-game line "Quid pro quo."

SSG 08 | Death's Head (Factory New) Float and Wear

Float on this finish runs from 0 up to 0.51, so Factory New sits right at the bottom of that range. At this condition the moth artwork reads with full detail and the brown-and-gray palette stays rich, without a hint of scuffing on the stock. It's the sharpest the design ever looks.

SSG 08 | Death's Head Rarity

Rarity: Restricted, the purple grade — a step above Mil-Spec and one below Classified, making it a solidly uncommon pull from any case that carries it.

SSG 08 | Death's Head Case and Collection

The finish belongs to The Operation Hydra Collection and drops from the Operation Hydra Case, which launched with Operation Hydra back in May 2017. Restricted-tier skins in that case land around 15.98% of the time as a group, and with the case's age, most copies now change hands on the market rather than coming from a fresh unbox.

SSG 08 | Death's Head Patterns

The moth artwork is a fixed design — every copy carries the same paint job in the same place, so there's no paint-seed roll or "blue gem" variant to search for. Wear and float are the only variables that separate one Death's Head from another.

StatTrak & Souvenir

A StatTrak™ version exists, sourced from the same Operation Hydra Case, adding a confirmed-kill counter that stays with the item permanently through trades and sales. There's no Souvenir edition — Souvenir weapons only come from Major-tournament packages, and this finish has never been part of one.

SSG 08 | Death's Head Price

Factory New sits at the top of the Death's Head price ladder, the premium way to own this finish at its best-looking condition. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

What does the Factory New Death's Head look like up close?

The hawkmoth artwork shows every detail at this grade — fine wing veining and the skull-shaped marking on the thorax all stay crisp, with the brown and gray coloring at full saturation. There's no visible wear on the stock or barrel at this condition.

Is Factory New worth the extra cost over Minimal Wear?

It depends on how much a flawless finish matters to you. Minimal Wear looks close in-game and costs less, but Factory New guarantees zero wear anywhere on the model, which collectors and inspection-screen enthusiasts tend to pay a premium for.

What are the best gloves for the SSG 08 | Death's Head?

The brown and gray moth artwork pairs naturally with earthy, muted gloves — think brown leather or gray driver-style pairs that echo the design instead of clashing with it. That combo makes for one of the cleanest best SSG 08 Death's Head glove combos if you're building a matching loadout around it.