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

[Tank69]

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 Tank

 

[ivan salis]

maybe a 1916 D ? --only the rings maker knows for sure, and hes not telling --honestly a real "one of a kind" item

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

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!

 

[Tank69]

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!

lol I just read your post , I never tried it on lol guess what it does fit

 

[juju]

You got big ole girly hands brother.

JuJu

 

[Tank69]

Wow

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






PS I got your girly hands ya lil redneck dwarf lol

 

[ron_c]

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.

 

[VOL1266-X]

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.

 

[mainer]

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

 

[Swingit]

Amazing Find!!
Congrats On The Banner!!!
HH!!

 

[Westfront]

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....

 

[River Rat]

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

RR

 

[pakeha63]

You got big ole girly hands brother.

JuJu

Now that's funny Congratulations on a banner find

 

[The Patriot]

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

 

[civilman1]

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

 

[DrJoePrime]

Great Find! no matter how you found it.
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.

HH Joe

 

[Tnmountains]

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

 

[Detectingfreak]

fabulous ring!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mastereagle22]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ammo Dog]

Awesome Ring

 

[juju]

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

JuJu