The SS Totenkopf Ring: An Illustrated History from Munich to Nuremburg

By Craig Gottlieb

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 - Reichsf hrer-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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764330942
• ISBN13: 9780764330940
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 169 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"