Large silver ss deaths head finger ring inside diameter 21mm, outside diameter 27mm with engraved inscription. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Aged conferral letter from heinrich himmler awarding reinhard heydrich with sshonour ring. The unauthorized acquisition of duplicate ring was forbidden and punishable by law. Ss totenkopf ring award document awarded to sshauptsturmfhrer luther martin, ssnr. There are countless rare books in the world, but by most experts standards the rarest of them all is the gutenberg bible.
In this case watch out, that the dienstalterslisten are on more as 1 microfilm. The ssehrenring ss honour ring, unofficially called totenkopfring deaths head ring, was an award of heinrich himmlers schutzstaffel ss. This date also designates the summer solstice ceremonies, and you can see his name plus the facsimile of himmlers signature within the rings interior all. Please name for me the rings in my book that are no good in your view, and tell me why they are not good. For any fan of totenkopf this book along with the book 2 are amazing. The photograph of feidler wearing uniform, is hand signed to. Nice late war field blouse, complete with original machinesewn breasteagle, collartabs and a. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this s. Documents measures approximately 21x30cm 8x12, with original signature of h.
This example shows wear to the highlights consistent with having been worn by the recipient. The interior of the ring is well marked with delicately, hand engraved, stylized, script that includes the obscured recipients name, obscured bestowal date and a facsimile of himmlers signature. The book also covers the prehistory of the totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the ss scene in historical context. Ss totenkopf deaths head ring taken from an ss officer. This is one of my favorite research books on the totenkopf ring and as it connects to the ss and nazi occult. Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. Guten tag zusammen ich bin im besitz eines totenkopfring mit urkunde. This light weight silver ring reveals a hollow skull with a silver content stamp of 830. Once again, germania international has located and now presents another fine honor ring. Sspz rgt 3 and i was wondering if anyone can help me decipher the signatures that i. Siegfrieds recreation rings germania international.
Its really nicely printed as well, with nice glossy pages and tons of really beautiful pictures. Nazi certificate uffz ludwig schneider klagenfurt usm books. The totenkopf brigade, set up specifically to run the concentration camps and death camps, is examined, as is the waffenss, the military formation which killed thousands of jews and partisans across eastern europe and fought bitterly against the allies in normandy. You will have more references, when you order the microfilms from the nara with the dienstalterslisten with almost all ring members. Handy book to have if interested in buying one of these rings. Im about to purchase an ss honor ring with the inscription. Craig gottlieb ss totenkopf ring axis history forum. It has tons of information on the make of the rings, the history, different fakes and reproductions, and also some famous rings. This ring features the totenkopf with crossed bones on each side. Without citing sources, dutch author frank van gelder referenced the ring in uniforms and. In 2017 i wrote the book sstotenkopfring himmleruv prsten cti. It was the first book ever printed back in 1456, and although several hundred copies were originally printed finding a complete first edition would net. Having written several books on specific russian front battles, my interest in the classic waffen ss and german army divisions on the eastern front is considerable. The ring prominently featured the runes and mystical symbols of the, symbols that.
Driwan cdromthe investation value of uniquecollection. One of the best known of the ss divisions, which was involved in many of the most famous battles in russia, was the 3. If anyone has any interest in the totenkopf ring, they have to buy this book. I cannot recomend this book highly enough to anyone interested in ss totenkopf an absolute must have. The only reproduction rings in my book are in the section on reproductions. Don boyle, the author of the first and best book on the subject, ss totenkopf h. Each piece was cast and handfinished by specially commissioned jewellers working for the firm of otto gahr in munich, and was finely engraved inside the band with the letters s. The rest of the ring is the classic totenkopf ehrenringe.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Real totenkopf ss himmler honor ring on ebay now stormfront. You will have more references, when you order the microfilms from the nara with the dienstalterslisten with almost all ringmembers. Stobern sie in bestsellern als handliche pocket bookausgabe. Umschlag mit 2 ungestempelten briefmarken deutsches reich. I am still doing research and love the photos and time put into this very special book. Also covered are design background, construction techniques, and an indepth analysis of the physical characteristics of rings. The ring retains excellent detail in all but the rear double runic panel, which is where most worn rings show wear. Ss totenkopf deaths head ring taken from an ss officer by a liberator and later given to a holocaust survivor object accession number.
It tells the history of ww2s most formidable fighting unit, the men, the history the awards totally amazing and a real pride on my bookshelf. I find your position about the rings in my book to be offensive because it is untrue. The deaths head ring comprised a massive band of oak leaves deeply embossed with a totenkopf and a number of symbolic runes. Flieger ausbildungs regiment 14 passed the special shooting class with gewehr rifle with flying colors. The ring prominently featured the runes and mystical symbols of the ss, symbols that played a significant role in magnifying the veil of obscurity and mystique that covered the organization. The original owners name is hard to read due to wear, but looks to be a 1940 issue date. Im about to purchase an ss honor ring with the inscription s inside s. Please provide page numbers, as well as the reason for your opinion. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
Totenkopf rings were awarded between 1933 and 1945 approximately 15,000 rings were made and had been presented to qualifying ss members. The ss totenkopf ring meet your next favorite book. Ss signatures in totenkopf soldbuch post by hucks216. I highly recommend this book to any beginners or advanced collectors of the silver ss honor ring and let it be part of your personal library. The award was both a product of, and a source nourishment to the hint of arrogance that surrounds all military units that consider themselves elite. Gottlieb, craig, the ss totenkopf ring, from munich to nuremberg, schiffer, isbn 9780764330940. When a german left the ss or died they were required to return the ring to the reichfuhrerss.
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