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. 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.
1R - UNIT CREST RING ONCE BELONGED TO GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR Click
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Sale Pending Comes
with note card from his wife Jean, dated 4-27-64, when she sent the
ring and note to a friend in San Jose, a few weeks after Mac Arthur's
death. She states he wore this ring in 1920 while in the 102nd
Quartermaster unit. She actually mailed the ring in the envelope
with note, and no padding. You can still see the impression in
the envelope. The ring shows use, and has the motto "Ducit Amor
Patriae" under the unit crest. The "DU" is mostly worn away, and
is only partially legible. Unquestionably authentic. Great personal
item and something I purchased a couple decades ago, along with some
other great personal items of notables. They will eventually
come up for sale. (The red "property of" wording on each photo
is of course, not really on the items). $895
3R - CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S RING Click on
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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. $750
4R - CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC RING Click on thumbnail for larger views
Gold plated brass. Has two parallel rows of raised stars which
encircle the ring, within a narrow raised border. Prox size 8+.
Quite familiar with the style. Over my 50 year career in the
militaria business, I've seen several similar, which were excavated in
campsites or battlefields. Frequently the soldier's name was
impressed on the inside surface, but this one has no name. Very
good used condition. $150
5R - C.1860-70’s GOLD PATRIOTIC RING Click on thumbnail for larger views
5/16” wide, wedding band style. About half of its exterior
circumference is hand engraved with percussion rifle, eagle/shield on
wreath flanked by U.S. and billowing U.S. flag. Probably 10 kt.
Gold. Bright. Fine. Approx size 7. $175
 6R - 1933 ORIGINAL CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR RINGS Click
on each thumbnail for larger view Unsold
stock from a vendor at the Fair. Bronze rings with logo of fair on
rectangular face/the earth within a swirl/the word "Chicago" at
center, and "A Century of Progress" split between top and bottom.
Dates 1833-1933 on sides. Adjustable type ring; some were sized at purchase; some had already been sized. These are in the un-sized
form, ready to be bent around the proper size form. Interesting
fact about how they rings were sold. Only one left...$10
 7R - MORE
1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR RINGS More Photos, Click Here
Exactly as above. Original vendor stock. Bent,
ready to wear. Only one left...$10
 8R - 1933 ORIGINAL CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR RINGS Click
on each thumbnail for larger view Unsold
stock from a vendor at the Fair. Bronze rings with a scene of tall
buildings, with the inscription "Chicago/Hall of Science" (one of the
more popular exhibits). Dates 1833/1933 on the sides. Rings exactly
as they came from manufacturer. Not sized. Ready to be put on a form
and have the sides bent to the size needed by the purchaser. Have
two. Each...$10
 
9R - FABULOUS INDIAN CHIEF NOVELTY RING Click
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The head and headdress of an Indian Chief. The entire extent of the
headdress is done in red, yellow and blue fired enamel, for each
feather. Detailed, almost 3-dimensional face, all done on a core of
925 silver. This is NOT the cheap carnival or Mexican novelty ring.
This isn’t remotely related. In fact, having dealt and collected
rings for nearly 50 years, I’ve never seen anything like this.
Condition is very excellent. Not a chip in the enamel. Silver
tarnished dark grey – untouched. I date the ring C.1920-40. Approx
size 11. $75
 10R - A GEM OF A CONDOR LEGION RING Click
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I always went after these on the rare occasion one came on the
market. However, the competition was always fierce. Basic frame is
silver. Top rectangular face (5/8 x 13/16”) has a stippled background
and all details in what appears to be 10-14 kt gold. (We have had a
hard time getting the digital photo to show the two different shades;
our photos makes it look all gold, but it is both silver and gold).
Has Luft insignia at top – spread wing eagle holding swastika. This
is over large letters “LC” (Legion Condor), next to a small panel
reading “41N/88” this over ESPANA 38-39”. The entire face is bordered
with narrow matching gold. Inside of ring is engraved with two
initials (F.C.) which could lead to the identity of the owner.
Condition is fine. Size approx. 10. $595
11R - WWII GERMAN AFRICA CORPS RING Click
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Theater made. Silver body. Brass top. Large rectangle engraved with
“DAK over tipped swastika, over 1942”, with a palm from bottom to top
behind the rest. One shoulder has impressionistic camel with silver.
Opposite shoulder has the Palm, symbol of the Africa Corps. Medium
tarnish patina. Light wear. All details clear. Approx size 11. $450
 12R - IMPORTANT WWII AIR CORPS RING Click
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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. $150
 13R - WWI GERMAN U-BOAT RING Click
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silver. Rather elevated openwork design. Consists of a leafy narrow
border wreath on which is a straight-winged eagle upon a swastika over
a U-boat…all the space surrounding is open. Very scarce subject.
Very good condition. Approximate size 10. $375
 14R - JAPANESE WWII RISING SUN RING Click
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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
 15R - FINE SWASTIKA RING Click
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For a party member who wished to broadcast his association. Shoulders
have leafy texture. Top face has lustrous black flat with silver
edged glossy black swastika laid on top. Impressive. Handsome. Fine
condition. Approx size 9. $375
 16R - GERMAN “1914 VICTORY OR DEATH” RING Click
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Simple band entirely faced with fired enamel with black/white/red bars
flanked by “1914” & “SIEG ODER TOD”. Mint. Approx size 10. $125
 17R - C.1930-40 PATRIOTIC RING WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM Click
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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
18R - WWI VETERAN RING Click
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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
19R - CLASSIC A.E.F. "AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES" RING
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The top is an oval ringed with blue and white fired enamel around red
center with gold AEF over a single chevron (could be bought with
different number of chevrons). Shoulders have some nice scroll
work. Excellent condition. Approx. size 9. $45
20R - C.1940 EXQUISITE CHINESE FLAG RING
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In a mint gold setting (stamped 585 inside the band), the rectangular
face is a Chinese flag, part of the triumverit 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
21R - PRE-WWII ORGANIZATIONAL RING QM MOTOR TRANSPORT
SCHOOL Click
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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 - THIRD ARMY SWEETHEART RING, POSSIBLY WWI
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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
23R - WWII 372nd INFANTRY U.S. ARMY RING
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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 a Black Regiment. $75
24R - SUPER DESIRABLE CHINA-BURMA-INDIA RING Click
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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". Stamped "SILVER" inside. Fine condition. One little enamel chip on India
side. Approximate size 11. $150
27R - WWII 13th U.S. INFANTRY BAND ORGANIZATIONAL RING
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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
28R - U.S. ARMY WWI RING MEMORIALIZING SERVICE Click
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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. $75
29R - WWII NAZI RING Click on thumbnail for larger view
3/8” square top has a thin pillow on top of it which is faced with
excellent black fired enamel swastika. Thin gold ring band. Very
good showing some plating wear on edges. Approx size 11. $225
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