Germany, RAD. A Commemorative Service Ring in Silver Auction marked "O" on their reverses

marked "O" on their reverses

Dönitz was indeed right: U-401 had actually been sunk during the operation two days earlier

obverse centre featuring an enameled white five armed cross with multiple rays in each quadrant

Two Schule Cannstatt identity documents to Döppner

Germany, RAD. A Commemorative Service Ring in Silver Auction marked "O" on their reverses(Reichsarbeitsdienst Fingerring in Silber). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, the exterior bearing an enameled oval plaque bearing a black and silvered Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) insignia situated within a red border, the interior stamped with an illegible silver content mark, corresponding to a mens size 10, weighing 6. 5 grams, demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels and bending of the band, in near extremely fine condition.