first ring of the year ...a world away during WW2

Tank69

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found this cool ring an finally found a little info on it thought I'd share it with you ......the center is the face cut out of a Merc dime (no idea what year ) one side is inscribed Oran with a 19 below it , on the other side it says Africa with 1943 below it on the outside bottom of the band is 3 small trade marks I cant make out ......this is what I've fount out about it so far .

in 1943 WW2 The U.S. 1st Ranger Battalion landed east of Oran Africa and quickly captured the shore battery at Arzew. this Ring is what was known as a trench ring made by the GI's , they would melt silver coins to make the rings an them design them how ever they wanted , while enduring long hours of just sitting in the trenches .

From what little info I can find on the rings themselves they go from $70 -$800

thats about all I can tell you so far other than the hallmarks are driving my crazy wanting to know what they are lol

enjoy an HH :icon_thumleft: Tank
 

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ANTIQUARIAN

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Tank69 that is one gorgeous ring! If it's something that fits one of your your fingers, maybe you'll consider wearing it.
But, if it was me I'd have it in a specialized WWII auction and watch it go to the highest bidder for . . . who knows how much! :notworthy:
 

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Tank69

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Antiquarian said:
Tank69 that is one gorgeous ring! If it's something that fits one of your your fingers, maybe you'll consider wearing it.
But, if it was me I'd have it in a specialized WWII auction and watch it go to the highest bidder for . . . who knows how much! :notworthy:
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lol I just read your post , I never tried it on lol guess what it does fit :laughing9:
 

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juju

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You got big ole girly hands brother. :laughing9: :laughing9: :laughing9:
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Tank69

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Wow

Thank you everyone who voted for my ring I'm still in shock here :icon_thumleft: Thank you this needs a Happy dance






PS I got your girly hands ya lil redneck dwarf lol
 

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ron_c

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What an unusual find Tank. This is one of those finds you differently keep and not get rid of it for scrap silver for sure. Good going.

P.S. Sorry dude, I have to agree with your brother about the hand thing. LOL

P.S.S. Good going on making Banner also.
 

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Soldier's art from any period is very special. Congrats on your ring, your story, and making a well deserved Banner. HH, quindy in Tennessee.
 

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Man tank that thing is awsome! Congrats on making the banner. :thumbsup:
 

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What a find! Never seen american trench art from wwII before. Most items i know about over here are from wwI. Keep it!
Sorry bout Your fingers.... :wink:
 

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Congrats, Tank :icon_thumright: Looks good on the banner and on your finger.

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The Patriot

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that's a sweet find for sure...even better with history behind it.. :icon_thumright:
 

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Very cool piece of history.....Congrat's on the banner :icon_thumright:
 

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Great Find! no matter how you found it. :hello2: :hello2: :hello2:
What I love about this hobby is that it opens our eyes to the unusual and exquisite things out there .. whether with metal detector or eyeball.

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Tnmountains

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Way to go Tank. You deserve it. What a chunk of history. Always enjoy your post and finds :thumbsup: Congrats on the Banner looks great up there!
HH
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juju

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Congrats on the Banner Brother. Gonna be hard to top this one.
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