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Hello, guys!
Here another ring for review, interested in buying this ring.
I see original ring, but want to hear ur opinions
Thanks!

It is a SuperFake... A dangerous one.....
- A couple weeks ago I looked at the German eBay. There were 3 of these.. IF the photos were a little worse it would be a lot harder to tell...
A pattern that I advise extreme caution when buying.. Well at least now days you can find out before you buy!

Gaspare is writing a ring book so he's the expert

Well no expert, none of are expert in any of this as we weren't alive when they were being produced.. Some of us have been collecting a long time . Dave [maybe I'm mistaken] you must have many years collecting blades... I've collected WWII 'stuff' since the 70s. So 40+ years..anyway,,

As far as Skull rings.. Who doesn't like a skull ring! They've been popular for well over a 100 years. All countries, all cultures..

- The authentic rings come from everywhere. Bring backs from all the Allied veterans, from the ground/battlefields. From German families etc. The counterfeits come from everywhere too! Anything you can make a buck on is counterfeited! Militaria, antique furniture, Barbie dolls, stamps , beanie babies!

There is a great monograph on the WestWall rings. History, pattern listing, descriptions. I recommend it and its a free download.. Pretty sure if you do a search its listed here somewhere [maybe on pinned WestWall topic]..................

This forum itself is a reference as there are over 50! back pages to study and opinions from many experienced collectors...

OK found it... everyone interested in any kind of 3rd reich era rings should have this :

http://www.gerdhagedorn.de/resources/MS+GH+Der+Westwallring+$28Web+2$29.pdf

its at the top,,27 page pdf!

© Gerd Hagedorn: Der Westwallring

AS., There might be!! Gerd is a member here [ pretty sure his member name is Gerd] and his email is on his profile. Give him a shout..