Luftwaffe ring.

[JERSEY 34]

I have looked through a number of the ring related pages looking to see if the example I have been offered appears here already. I have not been able to find it so thought it best to ask if those in the know could please have a look and let me know your thoughts on this piece. I have no knowledge of these sort of things at all and am erring on the side of it being wrong just because so many rings do appear to be wrong. I hope you can see all you need to in the pictures that I took. The word ALPACCA is to be seen on the inside of the ring.
Any info will be much appreciated as always.
All the best,
D

[John Brandon]

Alpaca Silver does NOT contain any real silver; it is just another name for Nickel Silver. Personally I am VERY dubious of ANY rings that surface, unless I can see a period photo wearing one, or similar Igive them a wide berth .

I know they existed, but there are so many fakes out there.............................. it's up to you Damion

[Wagriff]

It is an intentionally cheaply made ring, but on initial look, I can see nothing immediately wrong about it. It's condition is quite poor, but it is similar in design to an SS runic ring that I have.

[odal]

Hard to say with this pics.
From ground a well known and common period pattern, but a lot of fakes are around.
Outside i can see no sure faults.
On the pics of the inner band it looks like there are pittings from gas porosity/scars/little holes from casting. If this is there it would be the end for this ring.
These rings are die struck/presssed.
Alpacca is an other Name for "Neusilber". A silver shining brass alloy with large parts of nickel.

In the case of this ring in my opinion clear large pics are the key.

[Adrian Stevenson]

I like the general look of it.

[rod halliday]

nice!