WW1 "I Gave Gold For Iron" Ring heraldic to commemorate the new King

to commemorate the new King of England Edward VII

it's hand made and particularly good quality

Converted from a late 19th Century stick pin

With clear Birmingham hallmarks indicating it was made in 1886 and in sterling silver

a trouser stretcher (Patent No 13037 & 13557)

WW1 "I Gave Gold For Iron" Ring heraldic to commemorate the new KingDATE: WW1, 1914 An antique Berlin Iron ring dating from the early 20th century. It comprises a band of iron, encased in a 14k gold inner ring, with the words "Gold gab ich fr Eisen 1914 O. S. K." or I Gave Gold For Iron engraved on the outer band. In an effort to raise money to fight the first war, the Prussian empire revived an idea from 100 years earlier: request that citizens donated their gold jewellery to the government in exchange for iron