Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an open book

an open book

flanked on each side by tabs constructed of red wool with buckram cores and measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (l)

stitched in place on the underside to accommodate the addition of the buckle

then for a month with at Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam (Army Component)

silver star clasp affixed to its original ribbon)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an open book(Totenkopf Ring). Constructed of brass, the exterior bearing a raised Totenkopf, unmarked, corresponding to a size 9. 5, an example of a ring commonly purchased by Wehrmacht and SS personnel in extremely fine condition.