maker marked "MAPPIN & WEBB Ltd OXFORD STREET
the reverse bears the inscription Für Verdienst im Kriege 1914 (For Merit in the 1914 War)
joining his unit in the field on the 27th
where he was discharged to duty that day
accompanied by its Award Booklet
Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring, Privately Purchased Example Buy Now maker marked "MAPPIN & WEBB(Totenkopfring). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior bearing a central raised Totenkopf flanked on each side by crossbones, with the outer circumference also decorated with stylized designs, unmarked, corresponding to a size 9. 5, weighing 3. 7 grams, with a consistent patina visible, a privately purchased example frequently worn by Wehrmacht and SS personnel, in near extremely fine condition.