Overview
A classic military service ring crafted in sterling silver, featuring a deep blue cabochon stone and high-relief eagle iconography.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Crest Craft Sterling Silver U.S. Air Force Ring, c. 1950s-1960s
Photo reference
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Story
The United States Air Force only became an independent military branch in 1947, making this ring a piece of 'new' American history from an era when the sound of a jet engine was a marvel of the modern world.
Maker / Origin
Crest Craft was one of the premier manufacturers of military jewelry in the United States, recognized by their distinct hallmark of two triangles pointing toward an ampersand.
Condition & Value
The ring shows honest 'road wear'—the softening of the eagle's head and the lettering around the bezel indicates it was worn for many years. Value is driven by the sterling silver content and the desirability of the Crest Craft hallmark.
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