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Waffen-SS

Sepp Dietrich decorates
the men of the SS-Leibstandarte

LAH Victory Ring (Item WAF 4-1)

DESCRIPTION: This is the most beautiful ring of the Third Reich. It is fully enameled. These rings were crafted for the Waffen-

, army, navy, and air force and were never officially issued, although battlefield pickups were actually noted. The rings were designed basically the same, but for the central design, which would be different as to branch of service. There was a special one for the

-Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler (LAH). The rings were mostly found in April 1997 at the Stuttgart Military Show. National Socialist and military rings, pendants, medallions, etc. were bought. Wagner, Wilm, Deshler and other smaller shops represented. Many of the items left on the workbenches of these shops were prototypes and these victory rings were in that category. Evidently, a few were somehow released, but the greater part were in the planning stage. However, several of each, except for the Luftwaffe ones, were scooped up and thus we were able to buy them many years later at Stuttgart. We know that there was a model for the Luftwaffe. Evidently a few must have been released because we have heard from e-mail correspondents that a relative brought home a specimen of these Victory Rings. But for the most part this group we have is the only large and complete cache of them ever found. When we bought this cache of treasures we had to buy it all including many baubles that had nothing whatever to do with the NSDAP or Wehrmacht. There were wedding rings of the

, but civil examples, as well. The were also cameo brooches, religious crucifixes, etc. The great thing about it was that these companies were contracted to produce, repair, and design jewelry for famous personages such as Himmler, Goring, Gaulieter Wagner, etc., and there were some fantastic items recovered and purchased by me and two German dealers. Of all the Third-Reich rings that were acquired the victory rings are by far the most beautiful and stunning. They would have been issued to generals, field marshals, and Knights-Cross winners had the war ended in victory for the Reich. This particular ring is the only victory ring where a variation of the SS logo was allowed. Instead of the runes of the Waffen-, the "key" of the -Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler is featured in the shield. These rings will be considered the most rare and sought-after pieces of Third Reich memorabilia. They are at this point in time available to the entrepreneur or collector, but severely limited in number. This is the chance to purchase one of the finest and most beautiful of all Reich relics.

PRICE: $1,200.00

Incredibly, we were able to purchase another one out of Germany. Although we sold the last one several years ago and thought we would never see another one, miracles sometimes occur and we are very fortunate to be able to offer this beautiful and extremely rare ring, and you will be exceptionally fortunate to have this opportunity to acquire it. This is in all probability the last time one will ever be offered anywhere. The size is about 10 1/2 (U.S.). It was worn after the war and shows some wear and tarnish, but is in excellent condition.

Hitler Youth

Copy of Recruiting Poster for the Waffen-SS (Item WAF 4-2; YOUTH 3-20)

DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the neatest of the Waffen-SS recruiting posters. This is an accurate copy right to the size and the color. It features the depiction of a Hitler Youth lad standing in the shadow of the Waffen-SS soldier. The German words “Auch du” mean “And you. It is meant to inspire youth to seek membership in the elite guard of the German Armed Forces. This is very dramatic and colorful. We offer very few reproduction items on Germania, but we feel we have to make the exception for some very special items that belong in good WWII collections and might not be available elsewhere. It measures 25 x 18 ½ inches.

PRICE: $38.00

Wehrmacht

Austrian M-16 Transition Helmet for the SS (Item WAF 4-5; HELM 1-3)

DESCRIPTION:This refurbished helmet is very similar to the one shown on page 185 of the book, The History of the German Steel Helmet: 1916-1945, by Baer. This would be what is described as the medium-green reissue to the SS-Verfügungstruppe, the predecessor of the Waffen-SS. The helmet is in a fairly large size. It has some scratches as expected. I think it to be one of the most beautiful of the Deutsches Stalhelm. It has a nice liner an strap that has been newly inserted. This helmet in the original would truly cost a fortune.

PRICE: SOLD

Letter from Oswald Pohl to SS-Obergruppenführer Hildebrandt (Item WAF 4-6; SS 22-2)

DESCRIPTION: Here is a rare official letter from SS-Obergruppenführer (Lt. General) Oswald Pohl, the administrative chief of the SS to Richard Hildebrandt. SS-Obergruppenführer (General) Pohl, born in 1892 and officially murdered in 1951, was the head of the WVha economic office of the SS. He was born in Duisburg and was a naval officer in WWI. He joined the Nazi Party in 1929 and became an SA officer 10 years later, mostly because he was a close personal friend of Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler. He was appointed Minister Director from 1942 to 1945. He was a general in the Waffen-SS and was in charge of all concentration camps and SS works projects. Richard Hildebrandt, was a general in the Waffen-SS and Chief of the Central Office of Race and Resettlement (RuSHA) before becoming a general officer. He was wrongfully executed after a mock trial in 1952. The letter is on Oswald Pohl’s stationery and dated 25. Januar 1938 and is hand signed with a “Heil Hitler!” in closing. It basically is a thank-you letter to Hildebrandt for his part in providing an Italian tour for Pohl and other comrades and it speaks of there being another return trip and he hopes that others may have the same enormous pleasurable time. He sends cordial and comradely greeting. Pohl signatures are rare and being on official stationary makes it even more desirable. This is on very thin linen paper and is in really good shape with 1-inch-long nick or tear at the bottom (does not detract at all). It measures 11 x 8 1/4 inches. The scribble at the top is most likely Hildebrandt’s “received” mark done in red or orange pencil. This is a very important historical document from the highest echelons of the Allgemeine-SS and is an important archival treasure.

PRICE: SOLD

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