SSJEWEL #33438c SS Bracelet of Silver Skull and Runes Links

This SS Runes Bracelet is one of the neatest things I have seen during my 40+ year career. The bracelet combines seven silver skull and cross bone and SS rune links with tab connectors and catch, which is marked “800” fine silver. The links are exactly the same as the Type I style, having the larger variety skull and cross bones. These links were apparently all separately cast of silver. They are most beautiful throughout, still having most of their detail and choice pebble backgrounds. The tab connectors at first glance, look the same as those seen on a chained SS, but they are not. These tabs are made of solid silver having a clearance hole drilled one on each of the edges for retainage of the links. The workmanship here is absolutely astounding, and provides for free movement of the chain links when worn as a bracelet. The catch is hinged and has a protrusion for the thumb nail to get beneath for opening. The bracelet has lots of patina throughout the obverse and reverse. It looks to me as though it may have been worn for some time during the period, but definitely not worn out. Its size, when coupled is fairly small so it is my belief that this fearsome bracelet was probably made for the wife of an ardent SS officer.

I showed it to my wife, Marie, but thankfully she thought that it was the ugliest thing she ever saw and wanted me to get it away from her as soon as possible! Thank goodness for that, so at least I don’t have to worry about “mysterious” shrinkage in my inventory. This is a spectacular item for the SS collector who has everything. A great set of chains here to display or just to put in its own shadowbox. More than likely, this is a one of a kind bracelet and will make a fantastic addition to a SS collection.

Excellent Plus Plus. $2,995

 SSJEWEL #33442c SA Runic Symbol Ring

This SA Ring is extremely well done and is absolutely an original item. The ring features a center rectangular area which contains a facsimile of a silvered SA runes symbol, having brown enamel within the blank areas. The depiction is extremely well done. On each side of the center area are raised bar and notches, and the rest of the ring is plain. Inside of the ring, it is hallmarked “835”. The ring shows some mild usage and there is the slightest chip in the enamel just above the top of the SA runic symbol. The ring was probably made for a woman as it seems to be a fairly small size.

Excellent Plus. $595.00

 SSJEWEL #28926C Philippines Freedom Ring

This ring celebrates the freedom of the Philippines in 1945 at the end of World War II. The ring is not marked inside, but it appears to be silver or possibly nickel. In the ring center block, it has the Pilipino flag and the flag of the United States joined together. Above the two flags is the date “1945” and below the capital city of “Manila”. On either side of the center area are decorative floral-like devices. This ring was probably sold to local inhabitants and perhaps G.I.s remaining in the Philippines after the freeing of these islands from the Japanese. A pretty nice item here.

Excellent Plus. $100.00

 SSJEWEL #28928c Silver Hitler Medallion Ring

This silver ring is completely patinated to a dark black color. The ring has a medallion about the size of a dime affixed to the center. The medallion portrays Hitler looking to the left. The Führer has his usual studious and somber look on his face. To the left of the Führer, in block letters running around the edge of the medallion raised out is “Adolf Hitler”. Behind Hitler’s head, there is a raised mobile swastika. An interesting ring here that probably was sold as a campaign souvenir. The quality though is pretty good throughout and appears to be of all silver, despite it not being marked.

Excellent Plus. $295.00

 SSJEWEL #28927c War Merit Cross-style Ring

This ring appears to be made of zinc or pot metal and it is plain throughout except at the top where it has an applied miniature insignia resembling a war merit cross with swords. The center area though, instead of a swastika, has a head of a goddess. This may mean that medal is for some other country other than Germany, but if it is I do not know the pedigree. Someone out there that wants the ring may very well know its correct identification.

Excellent. $25.00

 SSJEWEL #20466 Imperial Lion Head Sword Pin

This Imperial Sword Pin measures about 3 inches in length. It is a most beautiful jeweler made item. It features a lion-head sword with full details throughout the hilt to include the cat’s head, the “P” guard shape, the dark grip and even a languet which has a pair of crossed swords indicating cavalry. The sword hilt is in a gold color. The sword remains in a scabbard which is a nickel type having dual carrying rings. The lower chape area is finished in gold to match the hilt. Attached to the double hanging rings is a gold shield with raised out markings showing a Prussian crown positioned over the cipher “FRW”. There is a red background behind the cipher. The reverse of the sword has a mounting pin with barrel hinge and catch. A very beautiful item here,delicately jeweler made, and would look great on the bodice of your girlfriend.

Near Mint. $350.00

SSJEWEL #30927C WWI "Thank You" Ring

This WWI ring appears to be made of nickel material. Around the circumference of the ring in capital letters is “1914 VATERLANDS DANK”. This basically means “Thanks to the Fatherland 1914”. I do not know what the reason for this would be, unless it may have been a ring given as a thanks for turning in gold or silver for the war effort. Either way, it is a nice looking item that is not marked internally.

Excellent Plus. $65.00

SSJEWEL #30928C WW2 Aluminum Iron Cross Ring

This aluminum WWI ring has the dates “1914” and “1917” on either side of the center area. In the center, there are two iron crossed depicted, each one having colored dots positioned around it. There is little wear to this ring and there are no internal markings.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $65.00

SSJEWEL #30926C Aluminum Iron Cross Ring

This aluminum ring has a design of oak leaf type motif with a center depiction of an applied copper colored Maltese cross. It appears to be a ring that may have been purchased for a sweetheart after winning the iron cross. It most likely is of WWI vintage.

Excellent Plus. $50.00

SSJEWEL #30153 Imperial Austrian/German Alliance Ring

This ring depicts the crossed flogs of imperial Germany and Austria. The imperial flag is a red, black and white color and the Austrian flag is black at the top and yellow at the bottom. On either side of the flags respectively is, “Mit Gott”. The ring appears to be a patinated silver and inside it is hallmarked, “800”. The ring is the adjustable type. A fine old piece here.

Excellent. $75.00