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Mar 14, 2011, 02:37 PM
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Gold 1940 Class ring found and returned!
Well this morning i was wasting some time and decied to hunt one of my families old properties for a bit. Came up with my Great-Great Uncles high school class ring from 1940! I wis I had my photo gear but all I have is some cell pics of the find. You should have seen his face when it surfaced! He is well into his 80's and that made his day. The ring is hugs and solid 14k! Thanks for looking HH
James
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Mar 14, 2011, 02:39 PM
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Nice ring and Im glad you got to return it!!
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Mar 14, 2011, 03:10 PM
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Aww! That's so awesome! Would have loved to seen the look on his face. You made someone happy today.... You did good! 8)
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Mar 14, 2011, 03:16 PM
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Re: Gold 1940 Class ring found and returned!
 Originally Posted by Nana40
Aww! That's so awesome! Would have loved to seen the look on his face. You made someone happy today.... You did good! 8)
Yep! He even danced a lil jig Nana! LOL
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Mar 14, 2011, 03:38 PM
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What a cool find..... I bet the look on his face was priceless.
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Mar 14, 2011, 03:40 PM
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Re: Gold 1940 Class ring found and returned! - Great story.
It is always great to return a prized item to someone, but has to be even better when you know them. Great save.
Don
HH
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Mar 14, 2011, 03:55 PM
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What a grand story......Priceless!!!
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Mar 14, 2011, 04:00 PM
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Mar 14, 2011, 04:16 PM
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Well done James! Does he remember when he lost it?
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Mar 14, 2011, 04:32 PM
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 Originally Posted by Steve in PA
Well done James! Does he remember when he lost it?
He said he couldnt remember it had been so long ago... I think casue he had probly had too many nips at the time...
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Mar 14, 2011, 05:07 PM
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Good job returning the class ring !
TommNJ
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Mar 14, 2011, 06:15 PM
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What a cool story!! Did he say how/when he lost it?? congrats
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Mar 14, 2011, 06:29 PM
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Re: Gold 1940 Class ring found and returned!
 Originally Posted by jamesbibb
 Originally Posted by Steve in PA
Well done James! Does he remember when he lost it?
He said he couldnt remember it had been so long ago... I think casue he had probly had too many nips at the time... 
James.
I like him already. 
Fantastic find. I bet you're his favorite great, great nephew now. 
I see an HONORABLE MENTION coming your way. 
Congrats,
Doug
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Mar 14, 2011, 07:32 PM
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Re: Gold 1940 Class ring found and returned!
 Originally Posted by ModernMiner
 Originally Posted by jamesbibb
 Originally Posted by Steve in PA
Well done James! Does he remember when he lost it?
He said he couldnt remember it had been so long ago... I think casue he had probly had too many nips at the time... 
James.
I like him already. 
Fantastic find. I bet you're his favorite great, great nephew now. 
I see an HONORABLE MENTION coming your way. 
Congrats,
Doug
Nothing like some fresh apple brandy to clear the mind he always said! LOL
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Mar 14, 2011, 09:12 PM
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A returned ring is a returned ring i say honorable mention
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Mar 14, 2011, 09:17 PM
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Honerable Mention
and well deserved....congrats
I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous
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Mar 14, 2011, 09:25 PM
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What a great looking ring James! Great story and my vote for Honorable Banner! 
Take care buddy
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Mar 14, 2011, 09:55 PM
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Well done! Would love to see a picture of your uncle with his reunited ring.
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Mar 14, 2011, 11:09 PM
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a great find and happy grt. grt. uncle!!
Just moved to Birmingham from Los Angeles. Arrived here Sept. 2010.
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Mar 15, 2011, 12:22 AM
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Great job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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