Old Sterling ring, what does the GR stand for?

[finderzzs]

Hey any of you find one like this before? Know what the GR stands for? Appreciate the help. Aloha, finderzzs

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here is the response from wolfcreation on e-Bay...sorry it is not much help.

Dear bigcypresshunter,

i really know nothing about this pin, other than I saw one just like it when I listed it and that is how they have it listed? Sorry I'm not to much of a help on this item. thank you


- wolfcreation

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Gay Rights at the YMCA LOL ??

http://www.dailymotion.com/relevanc...1a0_village-people-ymca-version-origina_music

 

[greengorilla]

Finderzzs this one is a real stumper. I've looked at so many logos I might need a seeing eye dog with my ace250! Never give up!

 

[finderzzs]

Thanks greengorilla, I went and emailed her also just now, before I read on the you already emailed her. Oops. Anyways there was a ring like it on ebay also, they just called it a class ring, which it isn't either. I've been stumped to but with you on it I mean if it'll help, I'll come dig the targets for you when your out hunting

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

finderzzs it appears your ring is not a YMCA but YWCA.
http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=djISI6PIKpG&b=281379
Im not sure what GR stands for.


Here is a GR pin that is marked "OFFICAL YWCA"

http://pages.tias.com/153/PictPage/54256.html

 

[turtlefoot13]

GR stands for "girl reserves". Here is a link to a site that shows an advert mentioning both the blue triangle and "girl reserves".

http://www.vintagekidstuff.com/girlreserve.htm

Doug

 

[turtlefoot13]

In 1922 the Girl Reserves ring was offered as the highest achievement of a Girl Reserve - she would then be called a Special Girl Reserve Aide

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

GR stands for "girl reserves". Here is a link to a site that shows an advert mentioning both the blue triangle and "girl reserves".

http://www.vintagekidstuff.com/girlreserve.htm

Doug

Great link. This one is SOLVED. Green check this old post.

 

[finderzzs]

Dude, that's awesome, I can't believe it took us 2 years to figure this one out. Thanks a bunch.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Dude, that's awesome, I can't believe it took us 2 years to figure this one out. Thanks a bunch.

UW. After 2 years of searching Im glad to finally put this to rest.
...and thanks Turtlefoot13.

BTW

Go back to your original post,

Click on Modify,

Click on Message icon down arrow,

Click on Solved,

The Green Check will appear

Here is a photo tutorial to help you through that process.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,259097.0.html

Thanks.

 

[GopherDaGold]

Turtlefoot, nice ID! You are making us Missouri boys look good. Wow, two years.

 

[turtlefoot13]

Turtlefoot, nice ID! You are making us Missouri boys look good. Wow, two years.

Thanks!

Doug

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Wow, two years.

I really wasnt searching for 2 years. I just happen to see the pin while doing research on something else and I notice it had an YWCA inscription on the back. I remembered this old post, searched for it, and posted my findings. If I accidentaly find a clue to an old unsolved what is it, I will go back in the archives and search it out.

 

[GopherDaGold]

Yes you were, BCH. You stayed up late at night with two laptops and a set of Encyclopedia Britannica trying to solve this mystery. It drove you mad! Mad I tell you! (insert Wayne Knight voice-over here)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Yes you were, BCH. You stayed up late at night with two laptops and a set of Encyclopedia Britannica trying to solve this mystery. It drove you mad! Mad I tell you! (insert Wayne Knight voice-over here)