20: 1950-60s 10ct United States America Air Force Insignia Ring T/10 17.7g

This is a military insignia ring that would have been worn by a serviceman of the United States of America Airforce (U.S.AS.A.F.). We date to around the 1950s-60s based on a previously listed Korean War Marine Corps pattern. It is stamped 10k for its 10ct 417 yellow gold fineness; the maker’s to poorly struck to read.

It has a flat tapering band that broadens and rises at the shoulder to morph into a rectangular top. This runs across the finger and has chamfered side and a curved top and bottom edge. Deliberately highlighted in black patina the centre is embossed with the USAAF insignia of a spread wing eagled over a shield with propeller surrounded by lightening bolts.  Above this it says, “United States” and below “Air Force”. Both sides of the top have a blackened geometric wing shape decoration.

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It’s in excellent vintage condition; no damage or faults to report; some light rub wear, and a warm vintage patina. The photos form part of the condition description.

Measures: across base of shoulders 22mm x W17.26mm x H3.55mm, 5.7mm rear band thickness, T/10; 17.7g.