The personal belongings of Friedrich-Wilhelm Karl (SS Honor Ring, Knight´s Cross and documents) were consigned for auction by Karl´s granddaughter on behalf of his wife who is still alive and celebrated her 104th birthday in October last year. The family wants to raise money for the care of Mrs. Karl who now resides in a nursing home.
Friedrich-Wilhelm Karl (1911-1970) was an early SS member (number 101 983) and graduated from SS-Junkerschule Bad Tölz in 1934. He joined SS-Standarte Germania and participated in the French Campaign where he was awarded the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class and was promoted up to a SS-Standartenführer and commander of SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 11 „Nordland“ at the end of WW2. Karl was awarded the German Cross in Gold (August 1944) and the Knight´s Cross on 26.12.1944.
Karl survived the war and ten years as a captive of the Russians from 1945 to 1955. He died on 21.8.1970.
Personal SS-Ehrenring to Friedrich-Wilhelm Karl including an original photo showing the ring. "S.lb.Karl 7.3.36 H.Himmler". Worn example with patina. The ring comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Don Boyle, a well known specialist in the collectors world and known as "the" specialist for SS Honor Rings. Size: 19mm-20mm.
Extremely rare chance to acquire an original SS-Ehrenring to an SS Knight´s Cross to an SS regimental commander which has never been in collector’s hands. Probably the only chance in your life. A Certificate of Authenticity from Klaus Butschek explaining the full provenance will accompany this item.
