Date in SS Ehren Ring

[HenrikKH]

Hi

I have got an SS Ehren Ring with the date 30th of June 1934, which is "The night of the long knives"

Would the date have anything to do with what happend that day?

Regards Henrik

[C.Reinhardt]

No - not per se. The early rings were awarded for service and leadership with respect to the old guard. Rank was also a contributing factor (not always, however) with respect to the early recipients. Obviously this changed when WWII erupted and members of the W-SS as well as non-old guard members qualified.

The 34 rings are one of the most desirable dates too I must add.

Hi

I have got an SS Ehren Ring with the date 30th of June 1934, which is "The night of the long knives"

Would the date have anything to do with what happend that day?

Regards Henrik

[Douglas 5]

My understanding is that the SS rings can only have 1 of the 4 award dates during the year .
Rings always had one of these dates -- the document most times was made up before the award date and does not match .
Strangely that ring date does not match the list I have ?? I would have that ring checked out .
Fakes are rampant .

Douglas

[Barry Brown]

Have your 30.6.34 ring checked out by all means, always a good idea. That date is known to collectors of these SSHR rings as being legit'.

[HenrikKH]

Thank you guys.

I have had it checked already. I would never dare to buy one without asking experts first..

Ok, so these were awarded/handed over on specific dates, and not with an individually ceremony.

Regards Henrik

[realone]

A Don Boyle certification is a must on these IMO

Greg

[Byzanti]

What's the recipients name?

[HenrikKH]

The name is Geißler