-Hermann Göring Reichsmarschall Ring – Gift from Adolf Hitler

The Hermann Göring Reichsmarschall Ring was created in connection with his appointment as Reichsmarschall des Großdeutschen Reiches on 19 July 1940 and was presented to Göring by Adolf Hitler as a personal object associated with this exceptional new rank.

The promotion followed the campaign in France and formally placed Göring above the Generalfeldmarschälle of the German armed forces. He also remained the only individual to hold the rank of Reichsmarschall under the Third Reich, making the symbolism displayed on the ring closely associated with Göring himself.

The large square face is dominated by the Reichsmarschall emblem against a deep blue enamel field: an eagle with outstretched wings, a wreath and swastika, and the distinctive crossed marshal’s batons.

The central design is surrounded by an exceptionally intricate enamelled ornamental border, incorporating interlaced patterns, minute coloured sections and dark corner details. Despite the compact dimensions of the ring, the upper face contains a remarkable number of separate elements, many measuring only fractions of a millimetre.

The ring is made from solid brass and constructed from two separately manufactured components: the circular band and the square upper plate.

Each component is individually shaped and finished before the upper plate is joined to the band using silver solder. The joint is subsequently sanded and finished entirely by hand, gradually producing a smooth visual transition between the two elements.

The most demanding work is concentrated on the upper design. The eagle, individual feathers, crossed batons, wreath, swastika and extremely fine border ornamentation require microscope-assisted workmanship because of their exceptionally small scale.

The enamelling is carried out completely by hand, with every individual compartment filled separately. The deep blue central field, lighter border tones and the minute white, red and dark details of the batons and surrounding decoration must all be applied without obscuring the fine raised metal divisions.

Particular attention is given to the crossed Reichsmarschall batons, which contain extremely small coloured sections, and to the central eagle, whose feather structure remains clearly defined despite its miniature scale.

The ring is accompanied by its matching jewellery presentation case, with a red exterior and light-coloured fitted interior designed to hold the ring.

A lesser-known detail concerns the crossed batons themselves: they are not simply decorative Luftwaffe elements but belong specifically to the insignia of the Reichsmarschall rank. As Göring remained the only man to hold this rank, the complete eagle-and-batons device effectively became a personal emblem, also appearing on his rank insignia, personal standards and ceremonial objects.