German Africa Corps “DAK 1941” .835 Silver Commemorative Ring
This rare and finely crafted commemorative ring was produced in wartime Germany to honor service in the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK), the elite German expeditionary force in North Africa, which began its campaign in 1941.
Unlike crude trench art or locally made souvenirs, this ring was manufactured in the Reich, likely by a private jeweler or military outfitter, from solid .835 silver. It merges regional imagery with German military symbolism and was likely sold to veterans returning from the campaign.
Front Design:
Finely engraved palm tree rising from a swastika, flanked by “DAK” and “1941” — referencing the commencement of the Africa campaign.
Decorative pseudo-Arabic inscriptions adorn the top and bottom of the central shield.
Side Panels:
One side depicts a camel, symbolizing the desert theater.
The opposite side features a radiating sunburst or laurel design, likely signifying desert heat or distinction.
Production & Specifications:
Material: .835 silver (hallmarked inside the band)
Finish: Unplated, all-silver construction
Size: 18 mm interior diameter (approx. US size 7)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light period wear. Genuine wartime piece with no modern alterations.
Historical Significance:
No official DAK ring was ever issued by the Wehrmacht. However, demand among veterans for campaign keepsakes led to high-quality replicas—modeled after North African souvenirs, but produced in Germany from 1941 onwards. These rings are far scarcer than trench-art examples, and this piece—crafted in solid silver and hallmarked—is a standout example.
Historical Note:
The Deutsches Afrikakorps, under Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, operated from March 1941 until its surrender in 1943 across Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia. Artifacts tied to this campaign remain highly sought after by serious collectors of WWII militaria.
SOLD to an awesome dude.
This rare and finely crafted commemorative ring was produced in wartime Germany to honor service in the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK), the elite German expeditionary force in North Africa, which began its campaign in 1941.
Unlike crude trench art or locally made souvenirs, this ring was manufactured in the Reich, likely by a private jeweler or military outfitter, from solid .835 silver. It merges regional imagery with German military symbolism and was likely sold to veterans returning from the campaign.
Front Design:
Finely engraved palm tree rising from a swastika, flanked by “DAK” and “1941” — referencing the commencement of the Africa campaign.
Decorative pseudo-Arabic inscriptions adorn the top and bottom of the central shield.
Side Panels:
One side depicts a camel, symbolizing the desert theater.
The opposite side features a radiating sunburst or laurel design, likely signifying desert heat or distinction.
Production & Specifications:
Material: .835 silver (hallmarked inside the band)
Finish: Unplated, all-silver construction
Size: 18 mm interior diameter (approx. US size 7)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light period wear. Genuine wartime piece with no modern alterations.
Historical Significance:
No official DAK ring was ever issued by the Wehrmacht. However, demand among veterans for campaign keepsakes led to high-quality replicas—modeled after North African souvenirs, but produced in Germany from 1941 onwards. These rings are far scarcer than trench-art examples, and this piece—crafted in solid silver and hallmarked—is a standout example.
Historical Note:
The Deutsches Afrikakorps, under Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, operated from March 1941 until its surrender in 1943 across Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia. Artifacts tied to this campaign remain highly sought after by serious collectors of WWII militaria.
SOLD to an awesome dude.