The SS Totenkopf Ring

The SS Totenkopf Ring
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Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 0764330942
ISBN-13 : 9780764330940
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The SS Totenkopf Ring by : Craig Gottlieb

Download or read book The SS Totenkopf Ring written by Craig Gottlieb and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this subject, Craig Gottlieb paints a comprehensive picture of the Totenkopf Ring and the man who was behind it Reichsfhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler. Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. He offers never before seen photos and documents, and even develops many new well-reasoned theories about the Totenkopf (Death Head) ring. The book also covers the pre-history of the Totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the SS Scene in historical context. Also covered are design background, construction techniques, and an in-depth analysis of the physical characteristics of rings. Gottlieb also includes sections on award documents and frames, ring shipping boxes, and provides many never-before-seen photographs of rings in wear. Finally, he brings rings to life with an extensive personality profile chapter in which he illustrates several famous rings.


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