benten Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Who can tell me more about this ring? - Is it WW2 ?- What means the sign above the eagle?s head?I have no idea, so all info is welcome .I thank you in advance .Benten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) That is the Cost of Arms of the United States of AmericaThe stars within the disk above the eagles head represent the original thirteen colonies"e pluribus unum" is Latin; it means "From many, one" and refers to the idea that the United States is madeup of individual states and populated by individual citizens, but we come together as a single countryWhat is the design on the other side of the ring?Are there any initials inside the band?The general design is common for WW2 up to today Edited May 8, 2008 by David S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benten Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) That is the Cost of Arms of the United States of AmericaThe stars within the disk above the eagles head represent the original thirteen colonies"e pluribus unum" is Latin; it means "From many, one" and refers to the idea that the United States is madeup of individual states and populated by individual citizens, but we come together as a single countryWhat is the design on the other side of the ring?Are there any initials inside the band?The general design is common for WW2 up to todayDavid thanks for your reply.The ring has no marks . and has no initials. I think the base material is brass with a chrome finish.Here some more pictures.Cheers,Benten Edited May 9, 2008 by benten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 OK, so this is simply a generic souvenir design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 One of the many thats on ebay USA at any given time.For Army, Navy, Airforce and Marines.Cheap trinkets for the Walts.Kevin in Deva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benten Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 One of the many thats on ebay USA at any given time.For Army, Navy, Airforce and Marines.Cheap trinkets for the Walts.Kevin in Deva Thank you all for your reply.Kevin, I'm from Europe; I don't know the expression "Cheap trinkets for the Walts." .... what means for the Walts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hallo benten, Walts = "Walter Mitty" a character in a US movie starring Danny Kayeas a guy who day dreams about being a success in many different roles,Doctor, Detective, Soldier etc..etc...Today its used to describe guys who buy military clothing and itemsto use to convince people they really were in the military.Like guys wearing S.A.S, Para, or French Foreign Legion T-Shirts etc.. etc..Kevin in Deva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benten Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) Hallo benten, Walts = "Walter Mitty" a character in a US movie starring Danny Kayeas a guy who day dreams about being a success in many different roles,Doctor, Detective, Soldier etc..etc...Today its used to describe guys who buy military clothing and itemsto use to convince people they really were in the military.Like guys wearing S.A.S, Para, or French Foreign Legion T-Shirts etc.. etc..Kevin in Deva. Kevin thank you for your little and pleasant lesson; I've learned something new today.Benten Edited May 10, 2008 by benten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W McSwiggan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Not to be confrontational but?Recommend going easy on that one.I?ve known good soldiers who bought and wore these out of simple pride in their service to their country. Not heroes ? not greats - just soldiers and proud of it. Recommend restraint before branding all wearers ?Walts?. I would call many simply good citizens who answered with pride when called. Not West Point rings ? not airborne rings ? not whatever. If I were a ?Walt? I be buying something more prestigious.One of the many thats on ebay USA at any given time.For Army, Navy, Airforce and Marines.Cheap trinkets for the Walts.Kevin in Deva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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