Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Member’s Ring, Privately Purchased Example Newly Listed War Merit Cross 1914-18

War Merit Cross 1914-18

1917 saw him named to the rank of Temporary Major

12 - Black Poppies - 6th Abn

the reverse with an inscription of “BLOEMBOLLEN MARSCH 1943” (“FLOWER BULB MARCH 1943”)

Karjalan Kannas campaign clasp on original ribbon

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Member’s Ring, Privately Purchased Example Newly Listed War Merit Cross 1914-18(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.