Edelweissring - 1. Gebirgsjägerdivision, Mountain Troop ring...

[Koenigstiger]

Hello,

got a nice little convolut from a veteran of the
Gebirgsjäger-Pionier-Bataillon 54...

Whats your opinions about this ring,
its not the original case...?

Best regards,
Koeti

[Koenigstiger]

...more pics...

[Koenigstiger]

2 more detail-pics...

[JustinG]

In my opinion, the markets are flooded with reproduction pieces. There will always be doubt if this is a real one. If you indeed got this first hand from the veteran, then you know it's authenticity. For me, a nice piece but one that will always keep my suspicions up as a possible copy/cast reproduction.

Regards,
JustinG

[Gaspare]

ha ha, I say the same thing about badges and medals!

This is a well known wartime semi official pattern ring.
Many with direct German vet provenance along with entry in Soldbuch and award documents.
,,,while a often copied pattern this one has the proper looking stamped in hallmark and good looking natural wear to it. My vote a good one..

[Koenigstiger]

Thanks for your opinions...

I will show the whole concolut with dogtag and picture
in the next days.

Best regards,
Koeti

[Koenigstiger]

Enclosed you will find a portrait of the owner...

[djpool]

Nice! I used to own the award document for the ring. Wish I kept it. Jim

[Peppe864]

Nice original ring

[JustinG]

Interesting, there is always something to know and learn. I was unaware that an unofficial award (the GJ ring) was ever commented about in a Soldbuch or other type of documentation.
I attempted to do a search of the forums and was unable to see an example, If anyone has a link that shows this case in point, I would appreciate a link to the said topic.
Best regards,
JustinG

[Koenigstiger]

Here is a sample certificate for the "Edelweißring"...

http://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...20091019111412

[JustinG]

Thanks for the link.
Regards,
JustinG

[Gaspare]

I have 2 examples of them in soldbuchs but do not have permision to use here.
I also own and have seen more listed on 'Death Cards',,, and of course the award docs shown here... They are nice Semi Official ring pattern of the 3rd reich...

[Gebirgsari]

My Edelweißring is also from a member of the Gebirgsjäger Pionier Bataillon 54






http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=714321

[Mike TM]

I like the ring.

Mike