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DAK Ring
Well worn Deutshe Afrika Korp ring - got this while recently in Germany from a relative of my wife whos uncle served in the Africa Korps. The silver ring reflects DAK and a palm tree on gold also emblems on the side but are worn and on the rear inside of the ring its engraved "Weihnachten 1942 also Sterling 14K and a makers mark. The owner was captured and spent his time till the war ended in a POW camp in Canada.
Nice to know the history and the owners name -
Horst
"He who hesitates is lost - is not only lost but miles from the next exit"
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10-16-2011 07:52 PM
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Very sweet ring Horst. Another fine item for your collection!
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Very nice Horst !
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Looks great displayed with the medal ribbon through it.........!
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Incredible Horst! The engraving on the inside is fantastic. You need to skip over to Germany more often.
Jay
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Yes. it is a nice find and thanks for the comments -
Jay - theres always next year -
Horst
"He who hesitates is lost - is not only lost but miles from the next exit"
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Thought I would add the pictures of the owner of the DAK ring, man was born 1910 and died in 1995 - he was captured and a POW in Canada.
Horst
"He who hesitates is lost - is not only lost but miles from the next exit"
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The ring was made in the POW captivity - Sterling is not German. therefore, no swastika. I like it.
Friendly greets from swiss
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