Germany, Wehrmacht. An Afrikakorps Trench Art Commemorative Ring Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In July 1947

In July 1947

The accompanying belt with its upper consisting of multiple patterned rows consisting of fine silvered bullion wire backed by strands of white cotton threading throughout

also bearing an illegible presumed owner’s name in handwritten green ink

Silvered bronze with a bronze gilt inserted centrepiece

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Afrikakorps Trench Art Commemorative Ring Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In July 1947(Afrikakorps Fingerring). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior featuring an elongated rectangular plaque bearing a hand etched palm tree, flanked by initials DAK (Deutsches Afrikakorps) and a partially legible date of 194, unmarked, corresponding to a mens size 9, weighing 16. 5 grams, demonstrating a consistent patina throughout, a classic example of a ring privately purchased by a German serviceman in the North African theatre, in very fine