DAK RING w/ Swastika - Comments Welcome!

[DanDan]

An acquaintance of mine has been chomping-at-the-bit to buy this size 10 ring off me and I'm starting to get weak... I figure I will post it here for any knowledgeable comments concerning the inscribed date on the inside of the ring. Several years ago I was told the date on the inside was the date the soldier had died (1966). Any other ideas or general comments about this one are welcome! Looks like it has a maker's hallmark stamp directly under the mosque but no silver mark on the inside. Enjoy the photos and if you have experience with the sale of these rings... I welcome any advice as to what you think would be a fair sale price (in U.S. dollars) on this one.
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[DanDan]

additional question...

Is it true, the gold top might indicate an officer's ring? Thanks!

[NZMark]

Hi Dan,
NICE DAK ring
The gold fronts were simply a cost issue - if you could afford a more expensive example then so be it. Plenty of cheaper versions were available on the market, but other than gambling, drinking and wenching - what else was there to spend your hard earned coin on?
Regards,
Mark

[AFF96]

Very pretty

[Panzerarmee Afr]

Realy Nice!

[afrikasandman]

very fine ring for sure. Matt

[John Huff]

Isn't it inscribed "1966" inside? What is with that?

[DanDan]

DAK Ring...

Isn't it inscribed "1966" inside? What is with that?

I was told it was the date the soldier died... maybe a 25th war-reunion (1941+25=1966)?? Whatever the tribute/dedication was... as one of you (Mark) aptly remarked, "It has now been lost in time."

[John Huff]

ooops! Sorry. I have to learn to read instead of just looking at all the pretty pictures!