WW2 German SS Totenkopf 835 Silver Skull Ring

For sale is a rare WW2 German SS Totenkopf 835 Silver Skull Ring that shows age related wear with details worn down. The ring features a skull and cross bones, oak leaves, a serpent and the German silver fitness stamp of 835. 

The SS Honor Ring (Der SS-Totenkopfring or SS-Ehrenring) was instituted at the personal behest of Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler and was awarded for outstanding achievement and loyalty.  It remains the most highly prized and sought after of all SS awards.

It is estimated that there were about 14,500 SS Honor Rings awarded.   Adhering to SS regulations it is believed that about 9,200 rings were returned to the SS spiritual centre at Wewelsberg Castle upon the death of the ring bearer or his discharge from service.  In the spring of 1945 with the SS and Wehrmacht in full retreat, Himmler ordered that the rings at Wewelsburg be blast sealed into the side of a nearby mountain to prevent them from falling into the hands of the enemy, the location of these rings remains a mystery to this day.   When the castle was finally captured only 200 SS rings were found.  Also, an unknown number were lost in combat and never accounted for.  Today it is estimated that only about 3,000 SS Honor Rings survived the great conflict.

Along side these rings were also private purchase SS rings, in which these rings were purchased by SS men not entitled to wear the Totenkopf ring. 

This will be sent via Royal Mail special delivery and insured. Also happy to ship worldwide.