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    Posted 12 years ago

    olddutch
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    I inherited this ring when my father past away in august 2003.
    As long as I can remember, he had this ring, as a little boy I was pretty impressed by the size of the ring and my father promised to keep it for me. I wanted to know more about the USAF ring and today I found the same one Collectorsweekly.com

    I would like to know more about the ring, how old it is/can be, who made these rings etc. etc.

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    Comments

    1. olddutch olddutch, 12 years ago
      Thanks , fore the condolences and yes, the link, is the ring that i saw.
      I wil look at the markings and lat you now asap.
    2. olddutch olddutch, 12 years ago
      The Markings in mine are: 10K G F and the daimond with the V.
      Do you now what the stand fore?
    3. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      dutch-- you may want to check "Vanguard" as a possible maker on your ring.

      They have been making military insignia for years and MAY have ventured into rings for a time.

      Their usual marking have a large "V" with the name spelled out below and an eagle but there were variations.

      Scott
    4. olddutch olddutch, 12 years ago
      Thanks Scott, I will do so. What I would like to no is the mening of (wearing)the ring. And if it is an official military item or could you buy them everywhere?
    5. olddutch olddutch, 12 years ago
      AR8Jason Thanks fore your information, it's nice to no more about the ring.
      http://www.snyderstreasures.com/pages/rings.htm#rings
      Here i found the same ring (RING-08) and RING-126
      WWII US Navy Red Stone Military Ring, has the same maker mark.
      I already asked them if the now more about the mark. i'll just wait end see.
    6. oldbeer oldbeer, 12 years ago
      Right on.These were a generic type ring that could be purchased via mail order, or at the PX. The ones that have a bit more value are the class issued academy rings bought in a cadets senior year from their respective service academies.
    7. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Service Academy rings have a significantly higher value and collectibility than most of these type of rings.

      Most Academy rings are owner engraved and have gold content.

      Scott
    8. olddutch olddutch, 12 years ago
      Snyders Treasures doesn't know the makers mark, so it stays unknown.
    9. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      I'd check with some vintage jewelry folks on the maker marks.

      In MY experience, they generally have a better idea on jewelry marks than militaria folks.

      Scott
    10. olddutch olddutch, 12 years ago
      Yes, the mark is Vargus 1947 thanks verry much.
      Great link by the way.
    11. Moon_Dog, 2 years ago
      I know this was ten years ago, but I have a stone (glass, really) that has this same insignia. I believe it's for The USAAF Aviation Cadet Overseas during WWII.
      Don't know if that helps, but that is what I have found through my searches.

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