Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring in Silver Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic five-pointed silver star device affixed

five-pointed silver star device affixed to its original ribbon

The Squadron moved into the new airfield at RAF Elsham Wolds in July 1941

the announcement appearing in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 30916 of Friday

Footnote: Michael Kurz was born on 11 November 1925 to a Roman Catholic family in Kirchbichl

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Totenkopf Ring in Silver Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic five-pointed silver star device affixed(Totenkopf Ring in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a central raised Totenkopf executed in high relief, flanked on each side by clusters of oak leaves, the interior stamped with a silver content number of 800, corresponding to a size 10. 5, weighing 3. 2 grams, a quintessential example of a ring commonly purchased for wear by Wehrmacht and Waffen SS personnel in extremely fine condition.