"The SS-Ehrenring (\"SS Honour Ring\"), unofficially called Totenkopfring (\"Skull Ring\" or \"Death's Head Ring\"), was an award of Heinrich Himmler's Schutzstaffel (SS). It was not a state decoration, but rather a personal gift bestowed by Himmler. The SS Honor Sword and SS Honor Dagger were similar awards."@en . . .