| DESCRIPTION: O.K. Here it is by popular request we show our Ehrenring. This has to be the most sought-after item of the Third Reich. As Donald Boyle, the author of the book The Totenkopf H. Himmler Honor Ring, 1933-1945 says that these were bestowed upon selected members of the according to specific criteria. The ring was considered byReichsführer- Heinrich Himmler to be one of, if not the most prestigious awards of the . Construction techniques never varied and all of these rings were made of solid silver and followed the same design and pattern, although minor variations do occur, since they were handmade. The inside of the honor rings contain the recipient’s last name, the date of the award, a facsimile of Himmler’s signature (“H. Himmler”) and the letters S.LB, which stand for “Seinem Lieben” (“with respect and honor”). The fascinating story of the history of these rings can be reviewed in Mr. Boyle’s intriguing book mentioned above. You can visit his web site or you can e-mail him. The book is a must-read for those interested in the organization, the Wewelsburg Castle connection, and the mysticism surrounding it. Also, reading about the criteria for the awarding of this coveted item; information on the Gahr Company, the sole maker of these rings; details on construction; etc., are highly recommended! The ring we offer is an excellent-plus condition. Most of the rings found are in very worn shape. Often the runes are either partially gone or completely gone from extensive wear. They were, after all, proudly worn. This ring was the one awarded to an man by the name of Alfred Kment, who, at the time of the Dienstalterliste (list) was a Sturbannführer (major) in the Panzer Grenadier School. His membership no. was 487668. He was born May 6, 1909 and he attained the rank of Stubaf on November 23, 1943. He received the ring on December 21, 1943. The ring is accompanied with an official certificate from author Don Boyle, who has seen this ring and called it “a textbook-mint example with nice joiner seam, typical engraving.” We have had several of these rings over a period of some 30 years, but this one ranks up there with some of the best-condition ones ever found. It is a small size (8), but a nicer one would be almost impossible to find. So there you have it! In Don’s words, “Whether you collect daggers, badges, or uniforms, none can compare to the -Totenkopf ring, which was the highest officer award, presented by Heinrich Himmler, himself.” This is truly the ultimate!
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