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You don't see many photos like this!

Picture caption says: 'HJ Leader, Baldur von Schirach presents Gerhart Hauptmann with an honor ring. Breslau'.

Some questions,,,, BvS was onetime HJ leader.. Why is he presenting this ring to this guy Hauptmann ,,,for what occasion?

Bigger question is,,,what ring is that?!?! It's not the 'HJ Leaders ring' we're used to seeing..


Some info on G. Hauptmann:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhart_Hauptmann

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The ring could be a special made ring from the Nazis to Hauptmann .

In 1942, Hauptmann had an exposition of his work as a writer in Vienna. There is a picture form him with Baldur von Schirach there. See link below.

Gaspare, maybe it was at this place Hautmann got the ring as sign of appreciation for his work as a writer......?


https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detai...d-gerhard-hauptmann-news-photo/537160405

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Is the place of Breslau correct? No date?

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There are many types of Honor Rings, not just SS Honor Rings. This is more then likely an Honor Ring for literature. Best!

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Benten,,yes Breslau... Here's the photo / info you've uncovered.. Photo credit: Getty images;

Gerhart Hauptmann (left) and Baldur von Schirach, exhibition in Vienna, 1942
(Restricted rights for specific editorial clients in Germany.) Hauptmann, Gerhart, (*11/15/1862-06/06/1946+) , Writer, D, Gerhard Hauptmann visited together with 'Reichsleiter' Baldur von Schirach the Hauptmann exhibition in the foyer of the Burgtheater in Vienna, which is dedicated to him because of his services - 1942, photograph: Lothar Ruebelt (Photo by Lothar Ruebelt / ullstein bild via Getty Images)

photo coming..

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Photo credit Getty image:

I think your right,,looks all the same. so now we have a date!! thanks much..

Now we just need a better shot of that ring!! wink

Wouldn't doubt it appeared in one of the newspapers!

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