SS Himmler Honor Ring

Product Description:  This authentic SS Himmler Honor Ring is an exceptional example of one of the most highly sought-after pieces of SS regalia. A true collector’s gem, it features all the hallmarks of a pre-war award ring, showing honest wear that enhances its historical charm. The wear is most notable in the expected areas, such as the Totenkopf skull on the top and the runic emblems on either side, with some slight detail loss to the oak leaf ornamentation, all adding to its character.The engraved inscription inside the band includes the date “21/6/39”, a facsimile signature of Heinrich Himmler, and the recipient’s name, S.lb. Martens, an SS officer named Detlef Martens (SS number 18697, Nazi Party number 755477). This rare personal touch makes it a unique and historically significant piece. Size 11 and in authentic condition, this ring is a true textbook original. Given how hard these SS Himmler Honor Ring are to find, this one is a must-have for serious collectors of Third Reich artifacts. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this iconic piece of history, and potentially track the recipient’s SS records from the National Archives. This SS Himmler Honor Ring is in excellent condition.

Historical Description: The SS Honor Ring (SS-Ehrenring), also known by collectors as the Totenkopf Ring or the SS Totenkopf Ring, was a decoration of the SS during the Third Reich. Originally, the ring was awarded by SS leader Heinrich Himmler to SS members with membership numbers below 5000. Later, the ring was generally awarded to SS members who had completed course work at SS leadership schools. The ring was designed by SS-Gruppenführer Karl Maria Wiligut, as ordered by Himmler. It was made of silver and adorned on the top with a skull and crossbones, with Germanic runes and oak leaves around the band. The inside was engraved with the last name of the recipient, Himmler’s signature and the date of the award. The SS Honor Ring was awarded with a certificate that described the meaning of the ring. Until January, 1945, the rings of SS members who had died or who had left the SS were to be returned to the SS command. In total, about 16,000 SS Honor Rings were awarded before war’s end in 1945. Today, they are highly sought after collectibles.

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