This World War I-era ring was shaped by hand, likely in the trenches, from salvaged aluminum and copper. The four-leaf clover is cut from copper and fixed atop a band formed of castoff metal, perhaps from aircraft or munitions. These rings—called trench art—were made by soldiers as keepsakes, talismans, or distractions from the front. The clover symbol, with its rare fourth leaf, was a quiet hope for survival and a safe return. Hope he lived a long and happy life.
MATERIALS: aluminum, copper
AGE: c. 1915
CONDITION: Very good - minor surface wear commensurate with age and use
SIZE: 7, cannot be resized; 1/2" x 3/8" head, 1/8" shank