USNA gold ring(Updated w/ return 9/12/07)

Mainedigger

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Hit a private yard today of an early 1800's house, got a strong screwcap signal (another good example to ...dig ALL signals) and 4 inches down this United States Naval Academy gold ring rolled out. There is a name engraved inside with United States Navy engraved underneath his name. This gentleman is no longer with us but he was an admiral. I have a call in to his daughter to let her know I have found her Dad's ring and am waiting to hear from her to get it back to her. There is no gold content engraved in the ring but I am assuming it is at least 10k.
 

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The Bulgarian

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Re: USNA gold ring

Good job man WTG.
 

desertfox

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:o I'll bet that ring has a few stories to tell. Glad you were able to find his daughter and are willing to return it to his family. WTG
HH and my the next ring be your's to keep.

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piggman1

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Re: USNA gold ring

Sweet ring, and way to go on calling the daughter. You've earned a few brownie points there Bud!
 

Nana40

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Re: USNA gold ring

Beautiful ring!!! 8) Great that you found the family!!

Congrats!! Nana :)
 

civilman1

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Re: USNA gold ring

Sweet deal Maine...I'm sure that will be well appreciated.HH!!
 

Postalrevnant

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Maine,

You never disappoint. I have been gone from the board from a while, and of course I came back and saw the ring you returned earlier and the great story behind it, and now I see another great find.

I knew when I could return to typing that I would be sure to see some great finds from you.

Congratulations,

Postalrevnant
 

Ridley

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Re: USNA gold ring

Beautiful ring!

Note to self...dig screw caps...

Congratulations!


Ridley
 

Johnny Cache Hunter

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Re: USNA gold ring

Congratulations on the nice recovery, and applause for the benevolent act of seeking out the owners kin to return what obviously will be a sentimental keepsake for the family.


JCH
 

RON (PA)

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Re: USNA gold ring

That is one big beautiful ring. By giving the ring to the his daughter, you have given her something more than memories to hold on to. Great job.
 

ScrewcapRoy

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Re: USNA gold ring

Awesome find and it is great that you are returning it to his family. I think I know that coastline in your avatar. Is it Sebago Lake I vacation up there regularly and will be heading up to the golf and RV resort on the 25th.

HH Roy
 

Bavaria Mike

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Re: USNA gold ring

Beautiful ring and awesome of you to try and return it! HH, Mike
 

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ScrewcapRoy said:
Awesome find and it is great that you are returning it to his family. I think I know that coastline in your avatar. Is it Sebago Lake I vacation up there regularly and will be heading up to the golf and RV resort on the 25th.

HH Roy

Roy...it is Chebeague Island in Casco Bay, just NE of Portland, Maine.
 

Prober

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Re: USNA gold ring

Congrats on the nice ring. The admiral's family will be happy to receive it!
 

Rob66

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Wow nice ring and story....She will call back, she maybe in shock still.
 

teklord

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Re: USNA gold ring

Outstanding ring and nice job on the return.

Tek
 

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