DLV ring

[SpitfireVb]

Well, after yesterday's trials and marathon debates, I thought you guys might enjoy seeing this baby. It's one of my favourites.

This is a pre-war ring worn by members of the euphemistically named Deutscher Luftsportverband (DLV; German Air Sports Association). The DLV was an organisation set up by the Nazi Party in 1933 to establish the widespread, consistent training of military pilots. Replaced in 1937 by the NSFK, they trained clandestinely in the Soviet Union. How ironic is that? As you know, this organisation eventually transformed into the mighty Luftwaffe.

The silver mark inside the band is hard to read, even with a magnifier, as it's pretty worn. I believe it is '825'.

[Wagriff]

Superb ring! The black enameled and stone rings are always impressive. Looks like this one was almost never or rarely worn. Beautiful shape and a rare animal by any way of looking at it!

[bonny]

lovely ring and by the look of it quite rare

[bonny]

dito

[SpitfireVb]

lovely ring and by the look of it quite rare

Thanks bonny. It's the only one of this kind that I've ever seen. It is a beauty though.
As I recall, it was from a large Austrian collection that was auctioned a few years ago.

[odal]

Hard to get stuff.
Have a very hard worn one of exact this pattern and know in an other collection an very similar one
with dark blue enamel.
Correct hallmark should be "935" for this pattern.

[harryamb2]

very nice ring.

[SpitfireVb]

Hard to get stuff.
Have a very hard worn one of exact this pattern and know in an other collection an very similar one
with dark blue enamel.
Correct hallmark should be "935" for this pattern.

Bang on the nail, as you often are, Götz. I dug out the high-power magnifier with a light. The silver content is, indeed, 935. Danke schön!

[G.B.]

thats a good known pattern... And,, thats one in the best condition I've seen,,congrats..

[carpediem]

Very nice piece!