This book includes information on the history of the SS Totenkopf Honor Ring, the criteria for its award, and the sole maker of the rings, as well as an explanation of the meaning of runic symbols, discussion of the mysticism surrounding Wewelsburg Castle, and extensive photos of rings, ring boxes, and ring documents, and pictures of rings worn by Himmler and Heydrich. Also included are details on ring construction techniques, information on the procedures to be followed upon the death of the ring holder, and copies of several original order documents pertaining to Honor Rings. This book is an excellent complement to the complete text history of these units, The History of the Fallschirm Panzerkorps Hermann G ring . Armed with the SS number of the individual you are interested in, you can quickly locate their entry in the relevant SS-Dienstalterlisten . All forms of caps, jackets, unit and rank insignia, cuff titles, helmets, winter clothing, tent quarters, and camouflage accessories are covered in detailed text and numerous photographs.
All text is provided in both Finnish and English.
Additionally technical data, drawings and packing instructions are included for those who own or find a vintage parachute. The narrative describes the developmental history of the equipment and employment technique. Incidentals such as aircraft, tactical use, uniforms and even insignia are mentioned if they alter or refute what has previously been accepted as fact. The contemporary color photographs provide details of the different parachute types not obvious in the period black and white photographs, such as camouflage schemes and equipment close-ups.