Germany, Wehrmacht. An Afrika Korps Commemorative Ring Auction and maker marked Hermann Jürgens

and maker marked Hermann Jürgens

circumscribed “Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht”

silver plated disc

the two heads of the eagle bearing a length of chain with the Order motto “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNITED FORCES”) applied to the lower edge

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Afrika Korps Commemorative Ring Auction and maker marked Hermann Jürgens(Deutsches Afrikakorps Ring). Constructed of a gilded zink alloy, the exterior bearing a central raised Afrika Korps (DAK) insignia in the form of a palm tree overlaid by a mobile swastika, flanked by an inscription of DAK 1941, with each side of the ring bearing a raised mounted camel, unmarked, measuring 20 mm in diameter, with loss of finish and minor oxidation evident, a unique example in very fine condition.