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Message:: [QUOTE="daveydempsey, post: 11402141, member: 22"]Look what you can buy new on several sites<a href="https://germanrings.lv/en/norwegian-volunteer/161-german-norge-1940-5th-norwegian-wiking-div-ring.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://germanrings.lv/en/norwegian-volunteer/161-german-norge-1940-5th-norwegian-wiking-div-ring.html" rel="nofollow">https://germanrings.lv/en/norwegian-volunteer/161-german-norge-1940-5th-norwegian-wiking-div-ring.html</a>Lots of different designs all over the internet including the same as yours. Fake silver "1940 Norge" WWII rings arecommon reproductions, often sold as new items on sites like Etsy or specialized militaria shops, made from actual silver (800, 925) or "German Silver," featuring designs of Viking ships or SS runes, mimicking rings worn by Norwegian volunteers in German SS units like Germanske SS Norge (GSSN) or the 5th Wiking Division, but most available today are modern copies for collectors, not authentic wartime artifacts Key Characteristics of "Norge" Rings:<ul> <li>Designs: Feature Viking ships, Norse symbols, or SS runes (like the SS-rune or Totenkopf skull).</li> <li>Materials: Marked with silver content like "925," "800," or "830," sometimes with maker's marks (e.g., "J.J.").</li> <li>Context: Honored Norwegian volunteers who served in German SS divisions during WWII.</li> </ul>n<ul> <li> How to Identify Fakes vs. Originals:<ul> <li>Modern Reproductions: Often sold as "repros" or "replicas," usually new, with consistent details and sizes.</li> <li>Originals: Show genuine wear, patina, and age; details might be less sharp; often found through auction sites with provenance.</li> <li>"German Silver": A nickel alloy, not actual silver, sometimes used in reproductions.</li> <li>Authenticity: True wartime pieces are rare; be wary of too-perfect condition or readily available stock.</li> </ul><ul> <li> Where to Find Them (and Beware):<ul> <li>Etsy & eBay (via search on LiveAuctioneers): Common for both modern copies and genuine artifacts.</li> <li>Germanrings.lv & 1944Shop.com: Sell reproductions and reproductions made from original designs, clearly labeled or implied as such.</li> </ul><ul> <li> In Summary: If you're buying a "1940 Norge" ring, assume it's a replica unless sold by a highly reputable dealer with proof of age and origin, as these are popular items for historical collectors, making them prime targets for reproduction.</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> </ul>[/QUOTE]

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