The SS Totenkopf Ring

An Illustrated History from Munich to Nuremburg

• Author(s): Craig Gottlieb,
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
• Pages: 169
• ISBN_10: 0764330942
  ISBN_13: 9780764330940
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Antiques & Collectibles / Coins, Currency & Medals , Antiques & Collectibles / Subjects & Themes / Military , Biography & Autobiography / Political , Crafts & Hobbies / Jewelry , Health & Fitness / Beauty & Grooming , History / Europe / Germany , History / Military / General , History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General ,

Description:... Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this subject, Craig Gottlieb paints a comprehensive picture of the Totenkopf Ring and the man who was behind it - Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler. Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. He offers never before seen photos and documents, and even develops many new well-reasoned theories about the Totenkopf (Death Head) ring. The book also covers the pre-history of the Totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the "SS Scene" in historical context. Also covered are design background, construction techniques, and an in-depth analysis of the physical characteristics of rings. Gottlieb also includes sections on award documents and frames, ring shipping boxes, and provides many never-before-seen photographs of rings in wear. Finally, he brings rings to life with an extensive "personality profile" chapter in which he illustrates several famous rings.