Rare WWII 1944 10K Gold NY State Maritime Academy Ring with Jade Stone with Masonic Ins
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Rare WWII 1944 10K Gold NY State Maritime Academy Ring with Jade Stone with Masonic Ins

Code: usnpg20044kmv
$1,575.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a Rare World War II 1944 10K Gold New York State Merchant Maritime Academy Ring with Jade Stone with Masonic Insignia.

Originally earned & worn by Kenneth M. Varnum and his initials are engraved inside the Ring. Size 8.75 - 9 / 10K Gold: 17.18grams

During World War II, the New York State Maritime Academy played a crucial role in training merchant mariners for the war effort. The academy expanded its program, condensed coursework, and housed a Navy training unit, the Naval School for Midshipmen. The academy's training ship, the Empire State, was also used to train cadets from other maritime schools. 

VINTAGE: World War II, 1944.

SIZE: Size 8.75 - 9.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 10K Gold with Jade Stone.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS:

K. M. V. (Kenneth M. Varnum)
BALFOUR 10K

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCGAV24 LAEGEX05/03/25

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): The ring shows minor wear and overall, it is in great condition.

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