He Looks So Happy........

[Robin Lumsden]

....since his very own little box arrived in the post this morning.....

[J G]

Robin,

Very nice! Got any more photo's and any info on the rings original owner?

[Robin Lumsden]

The owner was a SS-Ostuf. Georg Simetsreiter, who served with the Munich SS, the SS Welfare Dept., and later with the Hunyadi Division. I got the ring (via auction) from an ex-RAMC medic in Warwickshire who was given the ring by Simetsreiter in Berlin in 1946. Simetsreiter was working in Spandau as a POW and was befriended by the medic (chox for his kids etc.). The only thing Simetsreiter had to give him in return was the ring - which he duly did! It's a 21.6.44 ring and it's mint. I think Simetsreiter must have very seldom worn it during 1944-45. I managed to get in touch with the medic vet through the auction house, and he gave me the story. There's actually a bit more to it, but I'll save that for another day.

[Robin Lumsden]

Here's the back of the ring to show condition. This is usually the bit that wears down first.

[Ken B.]

Must have set you back a bit.

[GHP]

He Looks So Happy........

Yes, he has an ear-to-ear grin. .....Oops; sorry -- I just noticed his handicap.

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[thelma]

Yes Robin

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Yes, he has an ear-to-ear grin. .....Oops; sorry -- I just noticed his handicap.

8( . . )8Robin,
You seem to have a knack of obtaining these gems from the past!
Well done on your capture!
Regards,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THELMA
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[Kuifje69]

Why does such a litle box never arrived at my place in the morning (or afternoon)??

Great item!

Rene

[Swiss-Man]

a really nice item!!!
congratulation!

[J G]

The owner was a SS-Ostuf. Georg Simetsreiter, who served with the Munich SS, the SS Welfare Dept., and later with the Hunyadi Division. I got the ring (via auction) from an ex-RAMC medic in Warwickshire who was given the ring by Simetsreiter in Berlin in 1946. Simetsreiter was working in Spandau as a POW and was befriended by the medic (chox for his kids etc.). The only thing Simetsreiter had to give him in return was the ring - which he duly did! It's a 21.6.44 ring and it's mint. I think Simetsreiter must have very seldom worn it during 1944-45. I managed to get in touch with the medic vet through the auction house, and he gave me the story. There's actually a bit more to it, but I'll save that for another day.

Robin,
It's a great piece. Good to know the story behind it, you know you have a real piece of history. You're right it's THE definition of mint. Pieces like this are way out of my price range, thanks for sharing