Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring, Privately Purchased Example Archive flanked by crowned rampant lions

flanked by crowned rampant lions

A similar buckle is presented on page 65 of Angolia's publication

1860 by the incubation of the Volunteer Alps hunters in the 51st and 52rd Infantry Regiment "Alps" of the Sarda Army

a Prussian Veterans Association 25-year membership badge

the reverse presents the inscription FRANCISCVS JOSEPHVS I QVINQVAGENARII REGNI DIEM FESTVM CELEBRANS / 11 DECEMBRIS MDCCCXVIII

Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring, Privately Purchased Example Archive flanked by crowned rampant lions(Totenkopfring). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior bearing a central raised Totenkopf flanked on each side by crossbones, with the outer circumference also decorated with stylized designs, unmarked, corresponding to a size 9. 5, weighing 3. 7 grams, with a consistent patina visible, a privately purchased example frequently worn by Wehrmacht and SS personnel, in near extremely fine condition.