Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked (not legible “JD

maker marked (not legible “JD 10”

Stitched onto the upper left sleeve is an insignia consisting of a blue-grey wool base

BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring

surrounded by the inscription "FRANCIA IN NOVO ORBE VICTRIX

He fought on the Niederrhein and was killed inaction on April 8th 1945 in Essen Germany

Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked (not legible “JD(Totenkopf Ring). Constructed of a silvered alloy, the exterior bearing a raised Totenkopf, unmarked, corresponding to a size 7. 25, weighing 7. 2 grams, demonstrating some softening of features, a quintessential example of a commemorative ring commonly purchased by Wehrmacht and SS personnel in near extremely fine condition.