SS Totenkopf Honor Ring Presentation Set
SS Totenkopf Honor Ring Presentation Set
The SS Totenkopf "Death's Head" Honor Ring was instituted at the personal behest of Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler and was awarded for outstanding achievement and loyalty. It is the most highly prized of all SS awards.
This ring is a hand made, museum quality reproduction taken from the original Honor Ring presented to Oberfuhrer Erhard Kroeger, 21.12.43 complete with the H. Himmler facsimile signature. The ring weighs approximately 8.5 grams when cast in Kroeger's size: 9.
While the ring exhibits exceptionally fine detail, it also reveals the normal daily wear that occurred to it. The full inscription is correct and reads: " S. lb. Kroeger 21.12.43 H. Himmler ".
To my mind, the daily wear evidence on the ring represents unique "Beauty Marks" that add to the intriguing questions surrounding this particular artifact and it's former owner Oberfuhrer Erhard Kroeger.
Just like the originals, it is cast in .925 silver in two separate pieces, sized, fused together and then hand finished by a master jeweler. This is the same identical manufacturing technique as used by the sole producer of the original SS Totenkopf Honor Ring, The Otto Gahr Company, Mariannenstrasse NR. 3, Munchen.
Erhard Kroeger eventually attained the rank of SS Oberfuhrer. His unique language skills caused him to be assigned on numerous occasions to work directly with Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler and Doctor Josef Gobbels.
This ring is arguably the finest reproduction of the SS Totenkopf Ring on the market today. As close to the "Real Deal" as many of us will ever get.
To read more about Kroeger, try to get your hands on a book titled "Against Stalin & Hitler 1941 - 1945" by Wilfried Strik-Stikfeldt published in 1970 by MacMillan & Co. Ltd.
"Two Thumbs Up for Best in Show" Awarded "Two Thumbs Up for Best In Show". Don
Boyle, recognized as the world's leading authority on SS Honor
Rings has rated our Kroeger Honor Ring as "The finest
reproduction of an SS Totenkopf Honor Ring I have ever seen".
(For more on Don Boyle, please read on).
This unique Kroeger presentation set includes:
- The much sought after and coveted Totenkopf ring, fully engraved and cast in two separate pieces in .925 silver. Once cast and assembled it is then hand finished by a master jeweler.
- A replica of the black presentation box with the SS runes on the lid and a black velvet liner in the base.
- An aged copy of the official Reichfuhrer-SS presentation document on parchment paper with the H. Himmler signature. It is addressed to Oberführer Erhard Kroeger followed by his SS number.
- An English translation of the original document on parchment paper.
- A matching envelope from "Der Reichsfuhrer-SS" addressed to Kroeger.
- A portrait photograph of Standartenfuhrer Erhard Kroeger in uniform.
- A photograph of then Oberfuhrer Kroeger sitting with Dr. Josef Gobbels, General Zhilenkov and the famous Russian General Vlasov. Although Kroeger's left ring finger is hidden from view, the presence of Vlasov and Kroeger's rank of Oberfuhrer dates the picture to a time that Kroeger would have been wearing the Totenkopf ring during this meeting. Close examination of the original photograph reveals Kroeger's right hand clasped over his left hand and his right ring finger resting on the Totenkopf Ring. A natural resting position for anyone wearing a ring on this finger.
- A copy of Kroeger's military history including notes on his service in Einsatzkommando 6 and the 9th SS-Panzer Division "Hohenstaufer".
- A "posthumous" letter from Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler describing this particular SS Honor Ring Presentation Set.
The ring is available in sizes: 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Please specify ring size when ordering.
Each set $125 US in .925 silver.
CODE # TK-HR-SET
Custom metals are available. The following are approximate prices and they may fluctuate depending on current market conditions. Please email for a quote.
Each set about $195 US, a .925 silver band with an 18K gold
Totenkopf skull.
Each set about $450 US, cast completely in 14K gold.
Each set about $600 US, cast completely in 18K gold.
FOR FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THE SS TOTENKOPF HONOR RING
If you, like many others and myself, are intrigued by the history and mythology of this extraordinary ring, please take the time to visit Mr. Don Boyle's website at:
http://members.rogers.com/ssocr/honorring/
Don is widely regarded as the world's leading authority on the SS Totenkopf Honor Ring. His website and the book he has authored "SS Totenkopf H. Himmler Honor Ring 1933 - 1945" are a "must see" and "must have" for all enthusiasts and serious collectors alike.
He is a recognized historian and collector of original Honor Rings as well as other Third Reich artifacts. He also offers an Honor Ring authentication service and links to many other fascinating sites. Please take the time to visit Don's website, you will not be disappointed.