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THE GREAT WAR TRENCH ART ALUMINIUM FEDE RING 1915

£350.00
£350.00
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This is a fantastic piece of history from ‘The Great War’.

A fascinating trench art ring made of aluminium in the form of a Fede of clasped hands.

The ring would have been crafted by a WW1 serviceman whilst in the trenches.

They used any material they could find. Aluminium from artillery shells was commonly used as well a copper scraps.

The ring is engraved inside the shank with the word ‘Annequin 8/8/15’

It is possible the ring was made in the trenches of Annequin in France.

British battalions that landed in France in March 1915 moved through Annequin around this time.

The Fede hands can symbolise faith or marriage.

This ring may have been a symbol of hope for the soldier who made it, or as a souvenir to send home to a loved one.

This is a completely unique and poignant ring.


MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: UK: P-P1/2 US: 7 3/4- 8

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 2.5g

MATRERIALS

Aluminium

CONDITION

Excellent

 

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CONDITION REPORT

All products are carefully inspected before listing. 

Please read the product description carefully, and view all photos, as these form part of the description and condition report. 


Many pieces are over 100 years old, so may have signs of natural wear in places, this will be noted in the description and photos.
Every piece is guaranteed as genuine and as described.


Please note; antique boxes, props, and additional items pictured are not included as part of the sale, unless otherwise stated. 


If you would like more information or photos on a piece, please contact us at: 
hello@theoldcut.co.uk
 

SIZE GUIDE

Rings:

Please see below THE OLD CUT Size Conversion for UK & US Ring Sizing 
Please be aware that this is a guide to help you make your purchase.

UK SIZE

US SIZE

 

UK SIZE

US SIZE

C

1 ½

O

7 ¼

D

2

P

7 ¾

E

2 ½

Q

8

F

3

R

8 ½

G

3 ½

S

9

H

4

T

9 ¾

I

4 ½

U

10 ¼

J

4 ¾

V

10 ¾

K

5 ¼

W

11 ¼

L

5 ¾

X

11 ¾

M

6 ¼

Y

12 ¼

N

6 ¾

Z

12 ¾

Bracelets & Bangles:

How your bracelet fits is a personal preference.
To check your preferred size, wrap a tape measure loosely around your wrist to the tightness you would like your bracelet to fit.
From the end of the tape measure to the point where it crosses the tape is your desired bracelet length.
Please compare this to the measurements specified on each of our bracelet product pages.
Note, some bracelets are adjustable – this will be mentioned in the description.
Note, if a bangle does not have an opening, you must select one that will pass over your fist.
 
 

Necklaces

All The Old Cut chains and necklaces have the total length detailed in the description.
The measurement will be in cm and inches.
We recommend you place a tape around your neck to see where the chain will sit.
Below is a basic guide to show some popular lengths – note, everyone’s neck is different, so this is just a basic guide.
JEWELLERY CARE

Antique Jewellery should be taken care of during wear.

Cleaning and repairs should be carried out by an antique jewellery specialist.

We recommend removing pieces of jewellery before washing hands or showering, as water can damage the antique settings.

Some pieces are not recommended for everyday wear

The Old Cut guarantees the piece up until the new customer receives the item.

Any stones that are lost or damaged during wear are not covered by The Old Cut. These will be charged for replacement, we can of course help find a suitable jeweller to support repairs. 
 
if you would like any care info on a specific piece, please contact us at:
hello@theoldcut.co.uk