Sspanzerdivision totenkopf was one of 38 divisions of the waffenss of nazi germany during world war ii. In this new book many images come from private albums of members of the division very highly recommended. Our inventory has been utilized by television, movie studios and theaters. You are looking at a highquality copy of the large head totenkopf ring. Stobern sie in bestsellern als handliche pocket bookausgabe. Wwii ss death head ring german rings skull waffen totenkopf. 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. The book also covers the prehistory of the totenkopf ring.
Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. Later, as the entrance requirements of the undermanned ss were lowered, so were those of the totenkopfring. Inside the book you will find described fates of 26 officers whose rings i have in the collection. 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. Ss totenkopf at war paperback a history of the division.
This is one of my favorite research books on the totenkopf ring and as it connects to the ss and nazi occult. Its name, totenkopf, is german for deaths head the skull and crossbones symbol and it. Ss honor ring repro, copy ss ehrenring, high quality ss. 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. Ss totenkopf ring himmler honor ring book martin toman. I was buying them from, but they no longer have them in stock. I spent 2 years by writing and searching in archives to save their story for you and the next generations. Himmler ring 19331945, says these rings were bestowed upon selected members of the ss according to specific criteria. Silver totenkopf ring contemporary wwii german totemkopf ring, a silver skull and bones tapering into a filigree design, 16 inside dia. Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this s. Finally, he brings rings to life with an extensive personality profile chapter in. Ss totenkopf deaths head ring taken from an ss officer. This light weight silver ring reveals a hollow skull with a silver content stamp of 830.
Documents measures approximately 21x30cm 8x12, with original signature of h. Does anyone know a credible online site where i can purchase a totenkopf honour ring. The totenkopfring or ssehrenring has received limited coverage in published sources. 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. Blog the award of the ring is the visible sign of our communitys inner code and loyalty to the fuhrer and his ideology, proven in.
The ss honour sword and ss honour dagger were similar awards. The deaths head ring cannot be bought or sold and must never fall into the hands of those not entitled to wear it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Free exhibitions held in venues, which do not charge an entry fee. When a german left the ss or died they were required to return the ring to the reichfuhrer ss. We specialize on personalized totenkopfrings reproductions made exactly same way as did otto gahr from munich. Himmlers ss honor ring in detail by gottlieb, craig isbn. It was not a state decoration, but rather a personal gift bestowed by himmler. The rings, also called totenkopfrings deaths head rings, were engraved with himmlers name and were a highly prized award for ss officers. The ring was awarded to werner sturzebecher and is dated mar.
Silver composed 90% of the totenkopf rings measured. The unauthorized acquisition of duplicates of the ring is forbidden and punishable by law. Each ring was presented with a citation which read i award you the ss deaths head ring. The ssehrenring ss honour ring, unofficially called totenkopfring deaths head ring, was an award of heinrich himmlers schutzstaffel ss. 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. This example shows wear to the highlights consistent with having been worn by the recipient. The ring was considered by reichsfuhrer ss heinrich himmler to be of, if not, the most prestigious award of the schutzstaffel. Totenkopf honor rings german fallschirmjager, waffen ss. 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. December 1938, never been folded, small imperfections, in. 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. Without citing sources, dutch author frank van gelder referenced the ring in uniforms and.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The attached photo is not very clear, but in the book in which it appears, it is quite obviously a tk ring. Also covered are design background, construction techniques, and an in. Totenkopf rings were awarded between 1933 and 1945 approximately 15,000 rings were made and had been presented to qualifying ss members.
The original ring was examined and certified by don boyle, an expert on the award rings of the ss. Ss totenkopf honor ring ss totenkopf honor ring given to a member of the ss, with certification signed by expert authenticator donald boyle. 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. This ring features the totenkopf with crossed bones on each side. You will have more references, when you order the microfilms from the nara with the dienstalterslisten with almost all ringmembers. 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. This waffen ss division has a tainted history because initially its soldiers were recruited from concentration camps. The unauthorized acquisition of duplicate ring were forbidden and punishable by law. Donald boyle, the author of the book, the ss totenkopf h. Craig gottlieb ss totenkopf ring axis history forum. If anyone has any interest in the totenkopf ring, they have to buy this book. 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.
Save this search to receive email alerts and notifications when new items are available. Don boyle, recognized as the worlds leading authority on ss honor rings has rated our kroeger honor ring as the finest reproduction of an. The ring was at first presented to senior officers of the old guard who had displayed extraordinary valiance and leadership skill in battle. Best totenkopf ring reproductions axis history forum. The ring retains excellent detail in all but the rear double runic panel, which is where most worn rings show wear. I am still doing research and love the photos and time put into this very special book.
The distinctive insignia were worn as cap or collar devices on many unique paramilitary and military uniforms. If you would like to use iwm collections materials in a way that is not covered above, require a. I present to you the exact and highquality copy of the ss honor ring ssehrenring, totenkopfring, with the inscription inside the ring s. Ss totenkopf ring himmler honor ring book martin toman martin toman on. Ss rings ww2 ring german ss ring totenkopf ss nazi ring. Its really nicely printed as well, with nice glossy pages and tons of really beautiful pictures. 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. Although don is most widely known for his expertise on ss honor rings, hitler and himmler artifacts and signatures and all ss objects he is also well versed on all third reich related subjects. An illustrated history from munich to nuremberg gottlieb, craig on. Unfollow nazi ss ring to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Siegfrieds recreation rings germania international. The ring symbolizes our loyalty to the fuehrer, our steadfast obedience and our brotherhood and comradeship. Gottlieb also includes sections on award documents and frames, ring boxes, and provides many neverbeforeseen photographs of rings in wear.
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