I wouldn't call these SS-Rings, no SS ruins. Skull rings have always been popular with soldiers.
I would classify these as Canteen Rings, all branches of the services could purchase these.
Anything with any possible affiliation to the SS always carries a price premium hence many not SS items are called SS.
Thank you.. Why are they called canteen rings? These rings were found at SS fighting positions, hence the assumption, but I agree with your assessment.
Purchased at the canteen,, disregard the question ... (:
Yes available at soldiers canteen, also in catalogues etc. I believe the second ring is pictured in such a catalogue.
I'd suggest looking through older posts in the ring section, I believe you'll find the image there somewhere.
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Thanks CBH, Stakeside I'll take some better pics.
BENZEEN.....I quoted another member who provides a succinct perspective on this popular market.
This is just my gut feeling from your OP photos....this ring is of period manufacture, but made with a "battle" plan. The basic body of the ring was mass made with a flat surface to be drilled in the center. A second-piece mount with a locating pin would allow for a variety of styles.....a Totenkopf....an adler....a Swastika.....SS Runes......an Iron Cross.....? ? ?
Upon closer examination, there is a pin through the center.. I am confident the rings are original, but without the SS ruins, there is no way to say they were worn by an SS Soldier..
Last edited by stakeside; 11-23-2017 at 05:08 PM.
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