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For nearly 50 years,
Dale collected Military & Patriotic jewelry, and he had a passion
for rings. The countries represented will be primarily 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 there is. It will take
years for the entire collection to be offered, so please check
back from time to time.
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BLACK VELVET RING STANDS We bought a small
supply of these stands many years ago, in anticipation of publishing a
book on all the rings we collected. That did not happen, so I
will sell the supply I have. All brand new, never been used,
most still in the plastic bag.
Single Ring - $2 each
Double Ring - $3 each
Approximate sizes are given only because some people ask. I
don't sell these as modern rings to wear, but as vintage collectibles.
1R - WWII INFANTRY U.S. ARMY SOLDIER RING
Really nice shape and vibrant cobalt blue color circling crossed
rifles, over black oval in the middle. The enamel is in what
looks like perfect condition. The sides have the standard spread
eagle over shield design. Stamped "GROUSE CO. STERLING".
Approximate size 10. $95
2R - BEAUTIFUL WWII FLAG AIR FORCE USA STERLING RING
This is a beautiful and hefty
WWII soldier Air Force ring with enamel flag and USA. The top has a
scroll detail on one side with the American flag on the right, and the
letters USA on the left. To the left of that is a round raised
Air Force "patch". The details are crisp and clear,
but there is a chip of blue enamel gone from the top between the
raised wings.. Underneath is stamped "DES.PAT.134630 / STERLING
/ DG". Approximate size 10.75. $95
3R - WWII ORAN AFRICA 1944 SOLDIER SOUVENIR RING
In-theatre made souvenir ring, for the military trade. This is
simple, silver tone with "ORAN / AFRICA / 1944" dot stamped on top.
The sides have a stepped design. Otherwise, no markings.
Has some heft to it, not a cheap flimsy ring. Approximate size
9.5. $35
4R - WWII 303rd ENGINEER BATALLION 900 SILVER SOLDIER RING
Now this is one heavy and massive ring. The top is stamped
with "303 ENG BN" underneath the lightning bolts insignia. The
edge of the top is decorated with lines. The sides are quite
ornate with swirled decorations. Underneath is stamped "900"
Approximate size 10+. $145
5R - WWII UNKNOWN SOUVENIR RING It almost
looks like the top was deliberately oblierated. I can barely
make out enough to know what it once said, but the style and designs
on the side look like other rings made as souvenirs for the military
trade. This is a heart shape on top, with very typical engraved
designs on the sides. No markings. Approximate size 11.25.
$15
6R -
WWII US SOLDIER ROME IN-THEATRE SOUVENIR RING
Souvenir ring a soldier would acquire in-theatre, made by locals
citizens of the region. This is a gold or brass colored ring with a
flat oval top, and the word "ROME" engraved, with some decorative
markings around the word. The top is a bit light, but you can see it
better than my photos show. The sides have a couple vertical
decorative lines. There are no markings. Overall shows use.
Approximate size 7. $35
7R - WWII LIBERTY NAVY U.S. SHIELD RING
This is a multi-faceted ring, with some really impressive icons.
The top is an oval with the word "LIBERTY" at the top and a red, white
and blue enamel shield at bottom. In the middle is the Navy
insignia, the eagle, shield over crossed anchors. One side has
another style eagle holding a ribbon with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and USA.
The other side has a sailor, holding a musket or rifle. His long
body goes all the way down over the band. There is a casting
flaw just under his chin, seen mostly with magnification.
Everything is crisp and ornate. Underneath is stamped "STERLING"
and "REG U.S. PATENT OFF" over a Universal logo. Approximate size 8.75
$110
8R - WWII US ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY SOLDIER RING Sterling.
Nice soldier ring with enamel top, yellow in the oval, red crossed
cannons and the words "FIELD ARTILLERY / U.S. ARMY" in a blue enamel
border. The sides have the familiar spread eagle over shield
design. Very nice overall. This ring is in beautiful crisp condition.
I see no enamel loss. Marked "GROUS CO / STERLING" underneath.
It should read GROUSE, but the E is not there. Approximate size
9.75. $95
9R - WWII COAST ARTILLERY U.S. ARMY SOLDIER RING
This is a very nice ring with the standard spread eagle over shield on
each side. The top is an oval with crossed cannon for the
Coastal Artillery, and the words "COAST ARTILLERY / U.S. ARMY" in a
blue circular border. There is almost no enamel missing.
Stamped "GROUSE CO / STERLING" underneath. $95
10R -
BEAUTIFUL US ENAMEL FLAG PINKY RING
I believe this is WWII period, Homefront item for a lady. Beautiful
gold finish, looks like gold, but I see no markings whatsoever. The
flag on top is a beautiful fired enamel attached to the band. It
shows mild wear under magnification, but the enamel is in great
shape. Nice quality ring. Approximate size 6.25. $45
11R - 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, with some
of the blue enamel chipped off.
Everything is clear. Unit crest at center. Approximate
size 9.5. $35
12R -
WWII 71st NGNY (NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD)
MILITARY RING This is a 71st National Guard New York
military ring, probably a pinky ring for the soldier. The top has a
four cornered badge with fired enamel in red, white and blue. The
white in the four pieces around the outside is almost all gone. The
red and blue are mostly intact, with a tiny bit missing here and
there, seen with magnification. "71" in the middle blue circle.
Around the circle is a blue band with the words "PRO ARIS ET PROFOCIS
/ N.G.N.Y.". (FOR GOD AND COUNTRY). The sides have the spread eagle
design, very pleasing and universal on most soldier or military
rings. This ring has seen some wear on the top mostly, and overall
dark from age. Underneath is stamped "O B. STERLING". Approximate
size 5, so could be a pinky ring for a man or sweetheart ring for
wife/girlfriend. $50
13R - WWII U.S. NATIONAL EMBLEM
PATRIOTIC AND MILITARY RING
This is a WWII US National Emblem Patriotic motif ring, for Home Front
or soldier wear, size is large for a man. Very nice rendering of the
American eagle and shield, with a pleasing Art Deco style ring body.
Well made quality, but I see no markings. Approximate size 9.5.
$35
14R - WONDERFUL WWII 5TH ARMY SOLDIER SOUVENIR RING
This would have been a ring made in-theatre, and is typical of the
engraved designs. But this top is custom with a large "A" and 5
under, with the mosque surrounding it. This is a hand made ring,
very pleasing and bronze in color. Approximate size 12.25.
$75
15R -
WWII SOLDIER RING U.S. S.M.A. 26
This is a WWII soldier military ring, for what I believe is a
military academy. At first, I thought it was West Point, but then
realized it has U.S. S.M.A. on the top of the ring, around a "26" in
the middle of a beautiful Navy blue enamel center. Perhaps many of
you will know the origin of this ring. The sides have beautiful
shields with wings outstretched. The bottom is stamped with "D.S.D.
STERLING". Condition is almost unused, with only a couple tiny nicks
in the enamel, seen with a loupe. Approximate size 7. $65
16R - 1938 ONE SHILLING TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA COIN MADE
INTO A RING I don't know much about this, but it has
the words on the coin both inside and outside of the ring.
Hopefully the photos will show you what you need to see.
Approximate size 5.5, so a pinky ring or a ladies ring. Very
interesting. Also have one, approximate size 6. $20
17R -
WWII HOMEFRONT PATRIOTIC AMERICAN EAGLE PINKY RING
This is a nice Homefront item (I think WWII, but it could be earlier
WWI), made inexpensively, but still a solid ring. Has a dark brass
color, but unsure of the metal. Has the US Eagle logo on top, and a
decoration on the side, which seems to be crossed cannons and possibly
S and A. Approximate size 3.25, so definitely a pinky ring, or for a
child. $10
18R - WWII 50th ARMORED DIVISION
CORPS INSIGNIA STERLING RING According to online sources, the 50th was activated 5 July 1946,
and deactivated 1 September 1993. It was part of the Army
National Guard. Before 1968, New Jersey supported the 50th, and
was named "JERSEY BLUES". The ring is in really nice condition,
the fired enamel all intact. The tri-color pyramid has the
number 50 at top. The insignia is applied to the mirror bright
backing layer. Sides have conventional spread eagle over
American shields, with crossed swords behind the shield. Marked
STERLING and next to it is a U over top of an arrow. Approximate
size 9. $45
19R - WWII 1945 IRAN SOLDIER RING Really
nice quality ring a soldier would acquire in-theatre. This has a
shield shaped top of black fired enamel and silver colored star and
scimitar. One side has "IRAN" and the other "1945". Nice
hefty weight. Approximate size 10.5. $45
20R -
WWII US 1944 ORAN AFRICA SOLDIER RING
Souvenir ring a soldier would acquire in-theatre, made by locals
citizens of the region. This is a silver colored ring with a flat
top, a heart in the middle with the words "ORAN AFRIKA" and the date
"1944" split between the bottom of the heart. Finish has a small
amount of pitting. Unsure of the metal. Fairly good quality, not a
real lightweight ring. Approximate size 9.5. $35
21R -
WWII US SIGNAL CORPS SOLDIER'S GOLD TONE RING
It looks like it was custom made, not the usual ring you see with the
eagles on the side. This is simple and pleasing, and if not for the
large size, it could have been for a wife or girlfriend. Unsure of
the metal, but it does not stick to a magnet. Gold color finish to
it, but no markings. The top is a rectangle with the crossed SC
flags, and the bottom portion is attached to the sides as if it were
jointed, but it's not. Approximate size 10.25. $50
22R - WWII CP IN KEYSTONE STERLING MILITARY RING
This is a U.S. military ring from I believe, WWII period. I have no
information on it. It is a sterling ring with plain sides, and a "CP"
over a Keystone on top. I assume it could be Pennsylvania related, but
that's just a guess. The finish is tarnished darker and does show
light use, upon magnification. Underneath is stamped "STERLING".
Approximate size 6, so could be a pinky ring for a man. $25
23R - WWII ERA PATRIOTIC FLAG RING This
is a WWII period American flag patriotic ring, made for home front
wear. The top is an oval slab of white material, possibly glass, I
just can't be sure. It has a sheen to it that is more glass than
plastic. It also has a few minor chips along the edge. Has a
beautifully painted American flag, in red, white and blue, with a gold
flagstaff. About 3/4" tall x 1/2" wide. The ring body seems to be
silver, darkened, but there are no marks that I can see. Approximate
size 5. $35
24R - WWII U.S. ARMY RING, ONCE HAD UNIT INSIGNIA, NOW GONE
This is a very nice vintage ring, which used to have a
unit insignia crest on the top, but somehow just turned to
mush...can't explain how. Not even sure which side of the stone
was facing up, but you can see one side is blue, with an arrow.
Maybe there is another layer that is now missing.
The opening on top is roughly 1/2" square. I see no markings for
sterling or such, but it sure looks like silver. Approximate
size 9.75. The ring body is good quality, and ready for any
other type of insert. Giveaway price... $5
25R -
SMALL VINTAGE METAL FLAG RING This
could go back to WWI, I'm just not really sure. Unpainted metal
American flag ring. Small, likely a pinky ring.
Approximate size 2.5. $5
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