AWESOME SS Honor Ring...Please take a look

[RKarum]

OK Collectors. This one has been long in the works for me and when the price was nailed down I jumped on it.

So much here besides the ring. Some original paper work, Photos as well as some copies of original paper work.

I do have one original award document as you will see and my search will be to find out all the awards he was issued as well as what unit he served in what division. What I think I see here is he was with an SS Artillery unit but that's just a guess.

Enjoy the photos and any other information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[RKarum]

I know my photos are not that great but the ring is near mint and originally inscribed to LEPPERT.

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[RKarum]

Now for the documents and other paper work.

Here you will see him with a group of men. He is in the center. Perfect Arion with his squared cheek bones and light colored hair. He lost his right arm and it looks to me as if he is wearing a ring on his left hand. Could it be this very ring. Also looks to be a DRL badge.

[RKarum]

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I have no clue yet as to what theses documents represent but the search is on to find out.

The mailing envelope is where I got the idea he was with an SS Artillery unit.

The last pic is an original awards document for something 2nd class.

[RKarum]

some more papers

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couple more docs.


I think LEPERT was born in 1899. Some dates on these documents go as far back as 1933...very interesting.


The last page was the clincher for me to make this extensive and rather pricey purchase. Hope to find out more about him.

Thanks for looking

[Christian76]

Amazing set, very nice ring....congrats !!!



Chris

[TP Alexander]

Awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class w/swords...although I’m sure that’s not all he got.

[JR.]

The info I was able to find on Wilhelm Leppert, Oct 44 DL:
Datumb; 15.3.99
Promoted Obersturmbahnfuhrer; 1.1.43
Party #; 3,227,526 / SS #461 626

22nd SS Frw. Kav. Div (22nd Freiwillien-Kavallerie / Maria Theresia)
Awards:
Iron Cross 2nd Class
2nd Class Spange
Hindenburg Cross
nothing listed on the SSTK in Oct 44 DL

[RKarum]

Yes it is more fascinating than what I've shown. To go through this binder of original and photo copies documents is surreal.

I do have three photo copies of the Dienstaltersliste...two from 1944 and one from 1943 all have him in it.

Thanks for looking and the comments.

Thanks JR for the additional info on his awards.

[salzmann]

Bombe

[MrMiler]

Wow! Great ring and grouping!

[Fred Fokkelman]

Very impressive!

[Military]

Let's discuss the ring - I have some doubts about the engraving / ring; but willing to listen to more knowledgeable collectors. I note that Don has a cert issued.

Mil