Siegfrieds recreation rings germania international. This ring features the totenkopf with crossed bones on each side. Here is an original ring of the sssd shutzstaffelsicherheitdienst. Himmlers ss honor ring in detail by gottlieb, craig isbn. He offers never before seen photos and documents, and even develops many new wellreasoned theories about the totenkopf death head ring. The ssehrenring ss honour ring, unofficially called totenkopfring deaths head ring. An illustrated history from munich to nuremberg hardcover bargain price, october 28, 2008 by. Our inventory has been utilized by television, movie studios and theaters.
If an ss member was dismissed or retired from the service, his ring had to be returned. Plz welcome to us in fb and mewe, you can always find. Find great deals on ebay for nazi ss ring and ww2 german ring. Richard pruchtnow served in the first world war from august 1914 to. The ssehrenring ss honour ring, unofficially called totenkopfring deaths head ring, was an award of heinrich himmlers schutzstaffel ss. Silver composed 90% of the totenkopf rings measured. The totenkopfring, also known as deaths head ring is frequently, and wrongly, believed to have been a wedding ring of the nazi party. It earned this for its actions throughout the second world war, first in 1940 during the blitzkrieg in northern france and then on the eastern front.
This example shows wear to the highlights consistent with having been worn by the recipient. The original ring was examined and certified by don boyle, an expert on the award rings of the ss. Craig gottlieb ss totenkopf ring axis history forum. In 2017 i wrote the book sstotenkopfring himmleruv prsten cti. About ss honor ring repro this high quality copy of ss honor ring ssehrenring, totenkopfring, repeats the original in 1937. It was not a state decoration, but rather a personal gift bestowed by himmler. The honor ring forum honor rings are a fascinating area of ss collecting. The ring retains excellent detail in all but the rear double runic panel, which is where most worn rings show wear. Skapa en bok ladda ner som pdf utskriftsvanlig version. Ss division totenkopf was formed in october, 1939, following the invasion of poland.
The ss totenkopf death head division even 70 years on retains its formidable and ruthless reputation as a superbly efficient yet murderous formation. I wanted to post this to inform those of its publication and for those who get the book to give their opinion of it so others can decide whether its worth the money in these tightening monetary times. Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this subject, craig gottlieb paints a comprehensive picture of the totenkopf ring and the man who was behind it reichsfuhrerss heinrich himmler. The ring was never official, but among the effects of reinhard heydrich was an entwurf, or original design, for this item found among planned articles dated 1942. German ww2 nazi ss totenkopf himmler honor ring book by don boyle signed 250. Ww2 german stahlhelm ring west wall ring 1939 1940. Totenkopf honor rings german fallschirmjager, waffen ss. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If the size is not indicated you will resave a ring of the size showed on the site. This is the most extensive collection of photos of the totenkopfdivision available anywhere on the internet. The ring was awarded to werner sturzebecher and is dated mar. It is superb ss photographic material of the very finest kind. Ss totenkopf honor ring ss totenkopf honor ring given to a member of the ss, with certification signed by expert authenticator donald boyle.
Schwarz, karl ullrich, herbert schulze, emil klein, robert gies etc. Carefully restored all the lost did the original lost some details during the wearing process. I present to you the exact and highquality copy of the ss honor ring ssehrenring, totenkopfring, with the inscription inside the ring s. Most photos are pictured for the first time in this reference, including the famous karl wolff ring, and other famous rings include the hermann priess ring, the. It earned this for its actions throughout the second world war, first in 1940 during the blitzkrieg in. Inside the book you will find described fates of 26 officers whose rings i have in the collection. Metallurgy and totenkopf rings craig gottlieb militaria. An illustrated history from munich to nuremberg hardcover october 31, 2008 by.
Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. This was the organization so dreaded by the enemies of the reich. The book also covers the prehistory of the totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the ss scene. The award was both a product of, and a source nourishment to hint of arrogance that surrounds all military units that consider themselves elite. You are looking at a highquality copy of the large head totenkopf ring. Its name, totenkopf, is german for deaths head the skull and crossbones symbol and it is thus sometimes referred to as the deaths head division. Use this forum to discuss honor rings, private purchase rings, documents, moderated by. The model of its size, runes, skull and height of the tire, completely identical to the original ring of 1937. Craig gottlieb draws on over 200 original examples with numerous tips and details presented in fantastically detailed closeup color photos that will help you distinguish between originals, reproductions and outright fakes. 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. We are proud to offer our extensive line of 925 sterling silver rings and more. An illustrated history from munich to nuremberg gottlieb, craig on. The deaths head ring cannot be bought or sold and must never fall into the hands of those not entitled to wear it.
The division was formed of new recruits, men from sstotenkopfstandarten 1, 2, and 3, as well as a cadre of officers and ncos from the ssvt. Again, the book is the ss totenkopf ring by craig gottlieb, schiffer publishing. Ring made of silver, with separate attached totenkopf, inside with engraving s. An illustrated history from munich to nuremberg by craig gottlieb 20081028 hardcover 1656 by. We carry high quality german militaria, for reenactors, collectors, historians and entertainment industry for the preservation of history. The ss honour sword and ss honour dagger were similar awards. This is one of my favorite research books on the totenkopf ring and as it connects to the ss and nazi occult. The book is a mustread for those interested in the organization, the wewelsburg castle connection. Presented in fullcolor, the book also contains sections on ring documents, boxes, as well as a section on reproductions. Original photos of the ssdivision totenkopf this album has photos covering from the divisions formation in 1939, all the way through the end of the war in 1945. The history of the deaths head division, 194045 1st edition by mann, chris isbn. Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this s. Ssehrenring, inofficiellt benamnd totenkopfring, var en utmarkelse inom nazityska ss. Sspanzerdivision totenkopf was one of 38 divisions of the waffenss of nazi germany during world war ii.
Large silver ss deaths head finger ring inside diameter 21mm, outside. Don boyle, the author of the first and best book on the subject, ss totenkopf h. 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. The shipping by post the book is very heavy 3 kg 7 lb. German ww2 ss ajack k98 mauser rifle side rail sniper scope base matching case. Waffenss divisional histories 5 books books by chris mann. Ss totenkopf ring german nazi ring skull this ring ss size usa mm. The ring is wreathed in oak, the traditional german leaf. 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. Ss honor ring repro, copy ss ehrenring, high quality ss. This light weight silver ring reveals a hollow skull with a silver content stamp of 830. The book also covers the prehistory of the totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the ss scene in historical context. Totenkopf honor rings 1911so11 ss deaths head totenkopf honor ring, awarded to ss officer limbart dated 20. The 3rd waffenss panzer division totenkopf, 19431945.