Military Rings and What They Signify

Âinto the center. The sides of the band of this
Military Rings are worn by current and retiredtype of ring typically are not decorated, and the
members of the military as a highly visiblering has a strong, masculine appearance.
demonstration of their proud participation in a3. The third type of military ring is similar to a
branch of service. Their appeal supersedestraditional-type family signet ring or seal ring. But
distinctions of rank,gender and age: military ringsinstead of a family seal or crest, this type of
are worn by officers and enlisted personnel, menmilitary ring utilizes military coats of arms or
and women, and the young and old.insignia as the "seal" at the top of the ring. There
Every day, men and women in the militaryis no center gem or stone with this design.
protect us and our freedom. The sacrifices theyOptions for Military Rings.
make during the course of their service - to theirAny of these three basic designs can incorporate
country and to us - are countless and sometimesone or more of the specific, highly symbolic
extreme. We honor them for their service in theheraldic-type crests, shields, coats-of-arms or
armed forces and for their selfless dedication. Andinsignia that are frequently used in the military. A
they are justifiably proud of their efforts andmilitary ring can be designed to reflect a person's
military traditions. There is no better way forservice in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
them to show their pride than a military ring -aCorps or Coast Guard. Or it can demonstrate
visual symbol of their service that is typically isservice in a specific division, regiment, battalion,
worn every single day. Military rings reflect theirfleet, or other discrete military or naval unit.
strength of character and their commitment toMilitary rings can also be designed to show that a
protect us all. In short, a military ring is a uniquelyperson served in the armed forces during a
appropriate way to reflect a person's service inparticular war or armed conflict: World War 2
the armed forces, either past or present.rings, Korean War rings, Vietnam War rings and
Military Rings Have Deeply Symbolic Designs.Operation Desert Storm rings are all examples of
There are three basic types of military rings. Atthis type of military ring. Still other types of
least one of them would appeal to almost anymilitary rings incorporate the design of a specific
member of the military.combat medal or badge, or a specific rank insignia,
1. One design that is frequently used is somewhatinto their design. Military rings even exist for
ornate, resembling a school ring or class ring.ex-Prisoners of War. A military ring can be further
These types of military rings usually have a largepersonalized by engraving on the band the initials
semi-precious gem, crystal or colored stone set inor name of the person wearing it.
the center. They also have several differentThey are usually made of precious metals such as
emblems and insignia engraved partway down thegold, silver or platinum, and the engraving on
sides of the band on each side of the centralhigh-quality pieces features intricate detail. If a
stone.military crest, coat of arms or other military
2. A second type of design is much different. Aheraldic device has been enhanced by being
military ring of this type is a more streamlined ringenameled, or if the center of the ring is inset with
with flowing, "clean" lines. This design sometimesa colored gemstone, a military ring is quite striking.
consists solely of precious metal which has beenBut no matter which design is used, a military ring
engraved only at the top of the ring. Other timessignifies selfless service to us all.
a semi-precious gem, crystal or other stone is set