Beautiful WWII USAAF 86th Bomb Group 12th AF Silver Ring Jeweler Made in Italy

This is a beautiful World War II silver ring for the United States Army Air Force 86th Bombardment Group, 12th Air Force. The bomb group served in many locations around the European theatre and was awarded two Distinctive Unit Citations. The ring was jeweler-made in Italy and has the original owner's initials, J.B.G.,  engraved on the inside. The ring has he unit crest or Distinctive Insignia of the 86th Bomb Group engraved on front, and reads VIRTUS PERDURAT (Courage will endure).

Circa World War II.

Approximate size 9.

Silver.

To be worn on finger.

J.B.G.

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay-update04/24 VEJX11 LCDEX2/12 SLFGEX04/24

7 (Very Fine): The ring has some areas of light to medium wear and a moderate tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.