Friends,

Is it true that if a maker’s mark or silver mark is on the outside of the shank, a ring can‘t be German Third Reich period? OK, on 95% of our rings, the stamps are inside the shank or the back of the cartouche. The only two rings in my collection that have a stamp on the outside are a Finnish one and a Dutch one. Finally, I was informed by someone who usually knows what he’s talking about that no German ring has a makers mark or hallmark on the outside.

Is this really true? You guys also know what you’re talking about. It’s a question that comes up reasonably often. I would appreciate your advice.
Thanks.
Stephen