For nearly 50 years,
we have collected Military & Patriotic jewelry, and I've had a passion
for rings. The countries represented will be the U.S., Japan and
Germany
(German rings are now in the German Material section). The time period which is covered will run from the
mid-1800's to WWII, with the preponderance being from WWII.
These rings are, and have always been extremely popular and difficult
to obtain. All guaranteed original. The examples listed herein
will barely scratch the surface of what we have. It will take a
long time for the entire collection to be offered, so please check
back from time to time.
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 1R - IMPORTANT WWII AIR CORPS RING
Heavy silver construction with marvelous design memorializing the
great movement of aircraft from the US to Europe. Along the route was
Harmon Field Newfoundland. Someone there commissioned the creation of
this ring memorializing the airflow for 1941-42. Top is prox. ¾”
square with high relief design. Dominated by a large “V” with 4
engine aircraft flying between the legs, over a panel of crisp, tiny
print “HARMON FIELD NEWFOUNDLAND ’41 ‘42” as above. Shoulders have
hand engraved wing/prop design. Very special ring. Trivial wear.
Approximate size 10. $125
2R - CIVIL WAR OFFICER'S IDENTIFICATION RING
SOLD
It follows the design normally seen on these rare rings.
Consists of a flat silver band, tapering wider as it goes up.
And affixed to the top center is a shield, the latter beautifully
detailed with stars at top, diagonal band across the middle with the
officer's name engraved "Capt. Wood", and vertical bands across the
lower portion. Split between the two shoulders is the
information "4th Regt." and "R.I.". Condition is excellent.
Approx. size 13. Have no further ID on Capt. Wood.
$795
3R - CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S RING Don't
know whether this was commercially made or made by the soldier.
Very nicely done. Made from hard, dark brown wood. Basic
body is "U" shaped, with a large, flat top, inlaid with a large silver
plate. The wood has 2 parallel grooves in its sides, and the
ring's width expands toward the top. The silver plate on top is
professionally engraved with soldier's unit and state information "3rd
Regt/N.H.V.". A soldier's ring with unit information on it
is one of the rarest personal items you could own. Just no
soldier's name associated with the ring, unfortunately.
Approx. size 7. $695
4R - WWII 84th DIVISION RAIL SPLITTERS RING
Tall oval face with very nicely hand engraved image of an axe stuck in
a heavy tree limb, originally nicknamed the Lincoln Division.
Shoulders of the ring have nice scroll work. Really nice
condition. Approximate size 8. $50
6R - MINT WWII ARMY DOCTOR'S RING
Top flat is mother-of-pearl. This has the caduceus emblem
applied as a second layer. There are simulated diamonds, one on
each side. Body of ring is gold plated. This is unused
original store inventory. Nice quality. Stamped "1/20 10K
G.F." under band. Approx. size 10. The photos don't do the
MOP justice. $60
7R - EXQUISITE WWII ARMY AIR CORPS RING
Among the very finest designs and artistic construction in our private
collection of at least 1000 military rings. Right half begins
with high relief roll which spills off the right side. It is
faced with a billowing U.S. flag in full color of inlaid, fired
enamel. Left side has flat on top with "U.S.A." over domed full
color fired enamel Air Corps insignia. Inside is stamped "DES
PAT 135630" over "STERLING" and logo. Approx size 5. Prime
condition. $175
8R - ATTRACTIVE WWII "V" AND FLAG RING Sale Pending
Likely the most attractively styled WWII ring. Worn by
civilians and military alike. Half the top contour is rolled
from top side and has a billowing US flag across it, in fine fired
enamel. The other top half is inlaid with "USA" in blue fired
enamel, plus, on the shoulder, is "V" over "V" in code (..._).
Marked "PAT PEND STERLING" over "DG". Excellent with light wear.
Large, approx. size 11. $125
9R - WWII "UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE FORCE" RING
Circular brass disc on top bearing all the information.
Outer ring in dark blue fired enamel carries the above title.
Encircled by the outer ring is an anchor under two stars. The
top disc is affixed to a silver body with fluted surface.
Excellent condition. Approximate size 8. $25
10R - C.1940 EXQUISITE CHINESE FLAG RING
In a mint gold setting (stamped 585 inside the band), the rectangular
face is a Chinese flag, part of the triumvirate of powers which were
our allies. The field is transparent maroon red polished flat,
with a dark blue canton with star at center. Simply stunning.
Seldom were the National emblems shown singly, but as China, Burma,
India. It would be interesting to know the circumstances behind
this beautiful WWII ring. A gem. Approx. size 9. $225
11R - 3rd ARMY SWEETHEART RING, POSSIBLY WWI
Elevated oval face of polished semi-precious gem or glass, with
3rd Army patch engraved into it, and color added to the depression.
Decorative shoulders. 830 silver body.
Excellent condition. Approximate size 7.
$60
 12R - JAPANESE WWII RISING SUN RING
The soldier, sailor or airman hand made this ring. So rare, we
conclude the only reason we have it is because it had to have been
brought home by a G.I., and he had to have gotten it from a Japanese
casualty. Nicely done out of aluminum. Top flat was deeply scored to
simulate sun’s rays all radiating from a red simulated gem. Nice job,
and very, very rare. Size is approximately 10. $125
 13R - C.1930-40 PATRIOTIC RING WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM
This against an oval of mother-of-pearl, all within a large, elevated
decorative oval border. Basic ring is made of stamped brass, with
oval area at the center of the face where the store could add any
number of insignia, to be held in place by bend-over prongs. The
original purchaser of this ring chose to have the National Emblem.
Brass tarnished. Everything else is excellent. Size is adjustable. $45
14R - 2nd DIVISION U.S. ARMY RING 1953
Native-made in Korea, 1953. Rectangular top with very fine
raised line decoration consisting of outline of shield with star
within, with tiny fired enamel two-tone Indian head at center.
Shoulders have some engraving which, though difficult to interpret,
reads "KOREA / 1953". Stamped "SILVER" inside band. Neat
ring. Approx. size 7. Excellent condition. $40
15R - WWI STERLING U.S. MEDICAL SERVICES RING, SMALL FOR A
LADY Stamped "STERLING" under the top.
Features a caduceus on top flanked by "U" on one shoulder and "S" on
the other. Fine condition. Very small. Approximate
size 4. Likely a pinky ring for nurse with small hands.
$40
16R - 1st CAVALRY RING FROM VIET NAM
Large, handsome silver ring, featuring the 1st CAV shoulder patch
as top of the ring. Black fired enamel backing to the horse head
and band reading "VIET NAM". Professionally made, and very
handsome. Fine condition. Approximate size 13+.
$125
17R - WWII U.S. SOLDIER SOUVENIR RING FROM ITALY
Made by local artisans. Unmarked silver metal with
high polish. Like new. Top is horizontal rectangle
engraved with two mountains (one smoking Vesuvius), one not, with
"1944" over top and "NAPLES" below. Sides have some grooves cut.
Approximate size 11. $35
20R - WWII 13th U.S. INFANTRY BAND ORGANIZATIONAL RING
The top oval is in blue enamel and has silver lettering "13th U.S.
INFANTRY BAND". Center of the top has silver harp against black.
Standard spread eagle on each side. Approximate size 8.
Light wear, mostly on sides. The owner must have been right
handed, because the shield below the eagle on the right side is now
very smooth, probably having rubbed the most. Stamped
"STERLING GROUSE CO." inside band. $50
21R - PRE-WWII ORGANIZATIONAL RING QM MOTOR TRANSPORT
SCHOOL Standard form. Blue enamel ring reads “QM MOTOR TRANSPORT SCHOOL,
1936, 1937”. Spread wing eagle on both sides, nice and sharp.
Stamped “STERLING C. K. GROUSE”. Moderate wear on top.
Everything is clear. Unit crest at center. Approximate
size 9. $50
22R - WWII
CLASSIC U.S. ARMY INFANTRY RING Many a soldier
bought one of these...a style not only used by the Army, but
practically every unit. The only feature changing from unit to
unit was the title on top. Nice heavy sterling ring with classic
oval top, encircled with silver edged dark blue band enclosing silver
writing, reading "INFANTRY U.S. ARMY". This encircles black oval
fired enamel center with silver crossed rifles. Each shoulder
has spread eagle over crossed swords over a shield. Stamped "GROUSE CO
STERLING" under top. Excellent condition. Some very light
wear to eagle's breast. Approximate size 10. $50
23R - WWII 372nd INFANTRY U.S. ARMY RING
So marked on the standard oval blue band on top. Center has unit
crest. Sides have standard spread eagle. Stamped "STERLING C.K.
GROUSE" inside band. Light wear. Very nice condition.
Approximate size 10. This was an African American Regiment. $75
24R - WWII NATIONAL EMBLEM PATRIOTIC RING
Sale Pending
Typical, beautifully executed G.I.'s ring. Gold plated
brass. Crisp details. Top is shield shape and acts as a
background for spread eagle emblem. Shoulders features raised
wing eagles. Near new condition. Approx. size 9. $35
25R - WWI A.E.F. VETERAN RING 8-sided face has eagle at center surrounded by red-white-blue
fired enamel band with gold lettering reading "WORLD WAR VETERAN A.E.F."
(American Expeditionary Forces). Sides are undecorated.
Gold fill finish. Stamped inside bottom band "1/30 14K GOLD
FILL". Very excellent condition with a couple very small dark
spots. Approx size 9. $45
26R - U.S. ARMY WWI RING MEMORIALIZING SERVICE
Shoulders of ring have campaigns listed against dark blue
enamel…reading “MEUSE ARGONNE & SAINT MIHIEL”. Circular disc top has
red-white-blue enamel design…large A with letters LTC across the
middle of the A, over 469. I believe the “MTC” is MOTOR TRANSPORT
COMMAND. Very fine condition. Some wear to the black on the
shoulders. Approx size 5. $65
27R - THE CLASSIC WWII CHINA-BURMA-INDIA RING
An example which 20 years ago brought premium prices, if
you could actually find one for sale. The last few I recall
seeing, before they virtually disappeared from the market, were priced
$250-325. Unmarked silver ring body. Top face is large
shield with design of the CBI patch. Band across the top is
cobalt blue with symbols. Band across the middle engraved with
"INDIA". Bottom half is covered with vertical red and white
stripes, from the American Shield. Shoulders of ring have
"BURMA" and "INDIA" lettering against cobalt blue. Below this is
the date, half each side..."19" & "43". All colors complete and
fired enamel. Handsome ring and my favorite of all.
Approximate size 8. Priced at our cost. $235
28R - SUPER DESIRABLE U.S. CBI "CHINA-BURMA-INDIA" RING
Has oval US shield on face done up in the classic fired enamels the
rings and bracelets are known for. Both sides have blue enamel
and silver print. One side says "BURMA/CHINA", the other
"INDIA 1944". Stamped "SILVER" inside. Fine condition. One little enamel chip on India
side. Approximate size 11. $150
29R - U.S. WWII CBI "CHINA-BURMA-INDIA" RING A design I've never seen again,
since finding this one, and we
collected CBI rings and bracelets for at least 30 years. Top
third of the ring is a rectangular panel curved to fit the finger.
Applied to this is a second layer, is a CBI patch in color (fired
enamel), with short wings flanking each side. Excellent
condition. Approx. size 10. Offered well under our cost. (The
photo is a bit blurry...used wrong lens.) $115
30R - U.S. 1944 CHINA-BURMA-INDIA RING
A classic of WWII, and because of their multi-color designs, they
were and are very popular. This one is a gem; good as new.
Unmarked but almost certainly silver. Never saw one which
wasn't. Top is square and two levels. Features a CBI patch
in red - white - blue, with green in the lower two corners.
Lovely color from the fired enamel details. Both shoulders have
decoration plus wording. Each side has large colorful bird with
outstretched wings, sitting on scroll. Above, on one side, is
"INDIA 1944"...the other is "CHINA BURMA". Top measures 1/2"
square. Approximate size 11. $125
31R - U.S. WWII CBI CHINA-BURMA-INDIA RING
The face features the CBI patch in full color fired enamel, and is
made in three layers, descending width as you go up, like a step
pyramid. Base is 1/2" across. Top a bit under 5/16" wide,
comprising the insignia. Shoulders of the ring read
"BURMA/CHINA", and "INDIA/1944". Good as new. All details
in color. Small but excellent. Approximate size 9.
$90
32R - US WWII CBI CHINA-BURMA-INDIA RING
One of the many handsome designs created to sell to the soldiers.
Always artistic, and great examples of the use of fired enamel colors.
This one has a square-ish shield on top portraying the CBI patch in red
- white - blue, with black band crossing it at a diagonal, with silver
Chinese characters. Both sides of the ring are decorated with a
dragon. Ring is adjustable type, now at approximately size 7.
Inside is stamped with Chinese characters, having been made in
China. Beautiful condition. $150
33R - WWII "V" FOR VICTORY RING Solid silver ring with squarish top flat to which a gold "V"
(VICTORY) was applied. Of the hundreds of rings we have in the
collection, we believe this is the only "V" ring we have.
Interior is stamped "MADE IN MEXICO". Quality ring.
Approx. size 10. $45
34R - WWII STERLING ARMY RING with NATIONAL EMBLEM
Top flat has the National Emblem applied...spread
eagle/shield, etc. Mint condition. Hefty weight ring, well
made. A flaw in manufacture shows a slight depression where a
tiny portion above the one eagle's wing is missing a tiny bit of
material - does not detract if one wished to wear it today.
Because of this, we are selling way below our cost. Worn
by all branches...also civilians wishing a patriotic ring. Stamped
with a "U (arrow through it) and STERLING". Approx. size 10.
Looks unused. From unsold inventory found in storage.
$20
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20R - WWII 13th U.S. INFANTRY BAND ORGANIZATIONAL RING
The top oval is in blue enamel and has silver lettering "13th U.S.
INFANTRY BAND". Center of the top has silver harp against black.
Standard spread eagle on each side. Approximate size 8.
Light wear, mostly on sides. The owner must have been right
handed, because the shield below the eagle on the right side is now
very smooth, probably having rubbed the most. Stamped
"STERLING GROUSE CO." inside band. $50
