Patriotic Austro-Hungarian WWI Iron and 9ct Gold Ring St. Christopher Birmingham Hallmark 1851-1852

Birmingham Hallmark 1851-1852

18inches 45cm

christening and well

The invisible frame that accommodates four claw shaped prongs - the only decorative feature - allows to fully appreciate this gorgeous tourmaline

Patriotic Austro-Hungarian WWI Iron and 9ct Gold Ring St. Christopher Birmingham Hallmark 1851-1852A true piece of history a patriotic Austro Hungarian iron ring with outside inscription of 'Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen 1914 Silb. Kreuz' translates to 'I gave gold for iron 1914 Silver Cross'. These ring were handed out as part of nationwide effort to raise funds for a WWI preparations. This particular ring was most likely kept as a memento as it was, ironically, encased in gold with hand engraved inscription inside reading l. v. d Mutter (mutter means