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Purchased early August 2011 in Nevada - there are 3 of these small bracelet style metal items - each item has a gold tone center as pictured with the name of a town in France - Verdun, Alsace and France - I think they are trench art but not sure. They are not rings as pictured on this site- trench art section - napkin rings mite be closer to actual use or design.
Would really like to know what they are. much appreciated ....
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Yes, they are trench art.
I own one with "Verdun" and I have seen them with other battles engraved.
I've always called them napkin rings and based on the size, I don't know of any other purpose.
Thanks for posting.
Scott
Thanks Scott. Kind of confirms what I had heard from others aal