Great Early WWII US Army Armored Ring with M3 Lee Tank sz 8.75

This is US made, early war, circa 1941-42, chrome plated brass ring with enamel. Central Tank emblem is in cast brass with a gold wash. It was made as a planned part of the ring: the enamel was added after the tank. It is early war because It is an early type tank, which was operational by late 1941, and because it is made from brass, which became a restricted material by 194This tank was used extensively in the North Africa campaign by both US & British Armored (UK Armoured) units, and was quite possibly worn there. Maker mark is a U with an arrow through it. 

Circa World War II.

Approximately 1/2" height and 7/8" diameter. Size 8.75

Plated brass with blue painted areas.

Ring opening.

Maker's mark (U on an arrow).

This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MDJX10 LBBEX 6/10 SLBGE12/14 TLCFEX01/24/23

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Ring is in fine shape with light wear and tarnish.

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