The SS Totenkopf Ring: An Illustrated History from Munich to Nuremburg (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764330940)

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.

Author: Craig Gottlieb
ISBN-10: 0764330942
ISBN-13: 9780764330940
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2008
Pages: 169
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d