Totenkopf Ring

[Striwa88]

Had a question for the members.

I am looking at an original totenkopf ring they are asking $12,500 looks to be in great shape. Is that a fair price? And would you consider a ring like that an investment?

Thank you

[von thoma]

Hello Striwa88:

Welcome to AHF

SS rings are dangerous terrain, be careful......it's a lot of money, you have to demand all guarantees.
An investment ? If you want to consider in this way your buy, because it's true that good rings are in short supply.
In addition to the ring quality, their SS membership is also looked at, rising the price
Craig Gottlieb has good books there on this subject, it is good to collect accurate information.
Good luck !

[Striwa88]

Thank you for the reply. And the warm welcome.

I just want to make sure its legit.

[von thoma]

But I'm not a great expert detecting fake rings, sorry I can't give you a true opinion.

[Mark in Cleveland, Tn.]

Weird you fail to show us the name and motto and date inscribed in side as all rings will have, until then, I sa you Bsing us

[Hans1906]

@ Herr von thoma,

a book by Craig Gottlieb a recommended read/source about this, really..?

I think not.


Hans

[Mark in Cleveland, Tn.]

Agree with your assessment

[von thoma]

The book is good, well documented and with photographs ( too expensive of course ).
He also has another on the same topic.
Another topic is personal opinions about him....

[Dwight Pruitt]

The Be-all and end-all expert of Totenkopf rings is Don Boyle.
His email is [email protected]

Your ring does not give me the warm and fuzzies for two reasons: The swastika is misshapen compared to known originals, and the background of the runic symbols lacks the stippling on originals.

Despite what some dealers tell you, militaria isn't a great investment. There are too many variables that will affect your making money on an item.