landing in France on the 22nd
the reverse bears the inscription Für Verdienst im Kriege 1914 (For Merit in the 1914 War)
maker marked "MAPPIN & WEBB Ltd OXFORD STREET
where he was discharged to duty that day
the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND GUTES BETRAGEN” (“FOR BRAVERY AND GOOD CONDUCT”)
Germany, Third Reich. A Totenkopf Ring, Privately Purchased Example Buy Now landing in France on the(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.