Was going through some stuff in the safe and came across this honor ring and copies of original documentation that I bought a while back at a miliitary show in Colorado. Pretty unique in a couple of ways and wanted to post for comments. The ring was formally owned by Robin Lumsden and written up in The Armourer magazine back in 1998. As the story goes, the ring was found on the banks of the River Isar. It is unique since the outside is completely worn smooth except for traces of the skull and crossbones. However, the seam behind the skull and dedication engraving are clear. The engraving is "S.lb Lehsau 20.4.38 H. Himmler." Mr. Lumsden did extensive research on the name in the ring and there was only one man in the SS with that last name, Willi Lehsau. It is unique since Lehsau was an NCO, SS-Rottenfuhrer. Not many were awarded to NCOs but some were entitled to the honor ring if they were Gold Party Badge. It turns out that Lehsau was an early member of the SA and NSDAP back in 1926. He transferred to the SS in 1931.
I have never sent the ring to Boyle certification, but Robin Lumsden has certified it and that holds quite a bit of weight for me. I am sure Don could certify it based on engraving and may do so in the future.
Does anyone know of another honor ring in a collection that was awarded to an NCO? Would be interested in hearing back from anyone out there that knows of one.
I have never sent the ring to Boyle certification, but Robin Lumsden has certified it and that holds quite a bit of weight for me. I am sure Don could certify it based on engraving and may do so in the future.
Does anyone know of another honor ring in a collection that was awarded to an NCO? Would be interested in hearing back from anyone out there that knows of one.
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