Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring, Privately Purchased Example Archive the reverse presents the inscription

the reverse presents the inscription FRANCISCVS JOSEPHVS I QVINQVAGENARII REGNI DIEM FESTVM CELEBRANS / 11 DECEMBRIS MDCCCXVIII

a Prussian Veterans Association 25-year membership badge

at the age of 51 (accordingly to his grave marker)

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Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring, Privately Purchased Example Archive the reverse presents the inscription(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.