A Fine Quality Manufacture Deutsches Afrikakorps Silver & Gold Ring Hold with gold wash

with gold wash

In silver gilt with white and blue enamels

the Ottoman Empire had been trying to modernize its army along European lines

the scabbard measuring 280 mm in length

also small enamel loss to 6 o'clock arm tips

A Fine Quality Manufacture Deutsches Afrikakorps Silver & Gold Ring Hold with gold washA fine quality manufacture DAK (Deutsches Afrikakorps German Africa Corps) ring; constructed of silver, with the top of the ring being gold plated with partial black enamels; hand engraved on the top and sides; stamped underneath 900 for silver content and the jewelers mark; large mans size (approximate 22 mm inside diameter); weighing 16. 8 grams; in worn but very fine condition.