Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring in Silver consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with three centra

the reverse with three centra oak leaves

So it probably came as no great disappointment to him that this lofty award was not approved and for this native Badener the required Silver Merit Medal on the ribbon of the Karl Friedrich was the one that was approved

measuring 20 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

with the seam covered by an intact blue leather buffer pad

Gebirgs-Division)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring in Silver consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with three centra(Totenkopf Ring in Silber). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior bearing a raised skull and crossbones executed in the style of a second pattern SS style Totenkopf, flanked by arabesques, unmarked, corresponding to a size 9. 75, weighing 4. 3 grams, a quintessential example of a ring commonly purchased by Wehrmacht and SS personnel in extremely fine condition.