We specialize on personalized totenkopfrings reproductions made exactly same way as did otto gahr from munich. Documents measures approximately 21x30cm 8x12, with original signature of h. Donald boyle, who wrote the book that is still the official hornbook on these honor rings, has fully endorsed germanias ring as by far the best and most authentic one ever done. An illustrated history from munich to nuremberg gottlieb, craig on. Donald boyle, the author of the book, the ss totenkopf h.
This example shows wear to the highlights consistent with having been worn by the recipient. The ss honour sword and ss honour dagger were similar awards. Without citing sources, dutch author frank van gelder referenced the ring in uniforms and. I am still doing research and love the photos and time put into this very special book. Gottlieb also includes sections on award documents and frames, ring boxes, and provides many neverbeforeseen photographs of rings in wear. Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this s. Ss totenkopf ring himmler honor ring book martin toman martin toman on. Finally, he brings rings to life with an extensive personality profile chapter in. The rings, also called totenkopfrings deaths head rings, were engraved with himmlers name and were a highly prized award for ss officers. This level matched craig gottliebs estimate in his recent book, which he based solely on period ss documents requesting feinsilber for use in totenkopf rings. In 2017 i wrote the book sstotenkopfring himmleruv prsten cti. Metallurgy and totenkopf rings craig gottlieb militaria.
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. Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. We are proud to offer our extensive line of 925 sterling silver rings and more. Its really nicely printed as well, with nice glossy pages and tons of really beautiful pictures. In fact, i know the location of the original photograph, and am having it scanned for me to include in my upcoming book on tk rings.
I was buying them from, but they no longer have them in stock. Silver composed 90% of the totenkopf rings measured. The ring was at first presented to senior officers of the old guard who had displayed extraordinary valiance and leadership skill in battle. Totenkopf rings were awarded between 1933 and 1945 approximately 15,000 rings were made and had been presented to qualifying ss members. In this new book many images come from private albums of members of the division very highly recommended.
Each ring was presented with a citation which read i award you the ss deaths head ring. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I present to you the exact and highquality copy of the ss honor ring ssehrenring, totenkopfring, with the inscription inside the ring s. The ssehrenring ss honour ring, unofficially called totenkopfring deaths head ring, was an award of heinrich himmlers schutzstaffel ss. Save this search to receive email alerts and notifications when new items are available. The ring retains excellent detail in all but the rear double runic panel, which is where most worn rings show wear. December 1938, never been folded, small imperfections, in. Craig gottlieb ss totenkopf ring axis history forum. Silver totenkopf ring contemporary wwii german totemkopf ring, a silver skull and bones tapering into a filigree design, 16 inside dia. The unauthorized acquisition of duplicate ring were forbidden and punishable by law. The book also covers the prehistory of the totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the ss scene in historical context.
Ss honor ring repro, copy ss ehrenring, high quality ss. Sspanzerdivision totenkopf was one of 38 divisions of the waffenss of nazi germany during world war ii. We carry high quality german militaria, for reenactors, collectors, historians and entertainment industry for the preservation of history. Ss ehrenring honor ring given to benjamin meed on october 24, 1992, by a liberator, who removed it from the finger of an ss officer in germany in 1945. Later, as the entrance requirements of the undermanned ss were lowered, so were those of the totenkopfring. I was looking to buy one for a family member who is very fond of mine, so if some one can help me id appreciate it.
Inside the book you will find described fates of 26 officers whose rings i have in the collection. If anyone has any interest in the totenkopf ring, they have to buy this book. The award was both a product of, and a source nourishment to hint of arrogance that surrounds all military units that consider themselves elite. Totenkopf ring prominently featured runes and mystical symbols of ss, symbols that played a significant role in magnifying the veil of obscurity and mystique that covered organization. Its name, totenkopf, is german for deaths head the skull and crossbones symbol and it. But that does not alter the fact that men of the 3rd ss panzer division totenkopf division were some of the toughest soldiers germany perhaps the world ever produced. The totenkopf deaths head was one of the most readily recognized symbols of the nazi schutzstaffel ss, adolf hitlers elite black guard and ideal teutonic knighthood, along with other select germanic political and armed forces of the third reich period. This waffen ss division has a tainted history because initially its soldiers were recruited from concentration camps. Our inventory has been utilized by television, movie studios and theaters.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Siegfrieds recreation rings germania international. When a german left the ss or died they were required to return the ring to the reichfuhrer ss. Free exhibitions held in venues, which do not charge an entry fee. Wwii ss death head ring german rings skull waffen totenkopf. The original ring was examined and certified by don boyle, an expert on the award rings of the ss. The ring was awarded to werner sturzebecher and is dated mar. This light weight silver ring reveals a hollow skull with a silver content stamp of 830. Also covered are design background, construction techniques, and an in.
The unauthorized acquisition of duplicates of the ring is forbidden and punishable by law. The distinctive insignia were worn as cap or collar devices on many unique paramilitary and military uniforms. You will have more references, when you order the microfilms from the nara with the dienstalterslisten with almost all ringmembers. Himmler ring 19331945, says these rings were bestowed upon selected members of the ss according to specific criteria. Ss rings ww2 ring german ss ring totenkopf ss nazi ring.
The deaths head ring cannot be bought or sold and must never fall into the hands of those not entitled to wear it. It has tons of information on the make of the rings, the history, different fakes and reproductions, and also some famous rings. Best totenkopf ring reproductions axis history forum. Himmlers ss honor ring in detail by gottlieb, craig isbn. The attached photo is not very clear, but in the book in which it appears, it is quite obviously a tk ring. The ring symbolizes our loyalty to the fuehrer, our steadfast obedience and our brotherhood and comradeship. These ring have been produced all from originals, and are superb in there exacting detail threw out, many come with special inscription on the inside, and. Ss totenkopf ring himmler honor ring book martin toman. Unfollow nazi ss ring to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The totenkopfring or ssehrenring has received limited coverage in published sources. It was not a state decoration, but rather a personal gift bestowed by himmler. You are looking at a highquality copy of the large head totenkopf ring. Does anyone know a credible online site where i can purchase a totenkopf honour ring.
The deaths head reminds us that we should be ready at any time to lay down our lives for the good of the germanic people. Ss totenkopf deaths head ring taken from an ss officer. This ring features the totenkopf with crossed bones on each side. The book also covers the prehistory of the totenkopf ring. Ss totenkopf honor ring ss totenkopf honor ring given to a member of the ss, with certification signed by expert authenticator donald boyle. In 2017 i wrote the book ss totenkopfring himmleruv prsten cti. The ring was considered by reichsfuhrer ss heinrich himmler to be of, if not, the most prestigious award of the schutzstaffel. Ss totenkopf at war paperback a history of the division. Don boyle, recognized as the worlds leading authority on ss honor rings has rated our kroeger honor ring as the finest reproduction of an.
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