On offer is a rare ring in size 8  worn by a US Navy veteran of foreign wars.

The ring is a unique item. With the slogan inscribed inside the ring ,

"United States of America. It must and shall be preserved. "

The signet of the ring  has the  insignia of the VFW emblem,

eight-pointed Maltese Cross on a background of radiating solar rays. Upon the Cross is superimposed, the Great Seal of the United States

with the Maltese Cross, albeit worn with age. It is made in sterling silver and marked on the inner side.

Background information - Kind courtesy of VFW.org

The VFW insignia is the eight-pointed Maltese Cross on a background of radiating solar rays. Upon the Cross is superimposed the Great Seal of the United States, encircled by the name of our organization. What does the entire design mean?

Every detail in the VFW insignia has some definite meaning. The Cross, the rays and the seal together symbolize the character, vows and purposes distinguishing the Veterans of Foreign Wars as a vigorous order of men who have traveled far from home to fight for the principles to which they are pledged.