Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Member’s Ring, Privately Purchased Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he found 112 four-ounce gelignite

he found 112 four-ounce gelignite cartridges and was able to dismantle the bomb by undoing battery connections

335 mm x 392 mm

oxidation streaking on the centrepiece ring

a 1933/1934 Deutscher Skiverband youth badge

as he lost his ring finger at the second joint

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Member’s Ring, Privately Purchased Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he found 112 four-ounce gelignite(Waffen SS Ring). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior bearing a central rectangular medallion, overlaid by double Sin runes, inset with red and blue glass gems at the top and bottom, flanked on each side by a stylized German national eagle, the interior with two visible rivets securing the gems in place, unmarked, corresponding to a size 9, weighing 7. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition.