I'm pretty it is anyways.This was found at a home site hundreds of miles from any battles.I also dug several coat buttons and store tokens.What do you guys think?
Certainly a great and unusual ring !! If it could talk, I'll bet had a fascinating story to tell. Love those unique finds. A lot of work went into making it. Congratulations !!!
I think it's among the best finds I've seen posted on this site. The folk art/ possible civil war era relic value far exceeds the melt value. Congratulations!
Well, now my new favorite item that someone has found on this forum. That is amazing. Would love to know the history. I'll bet if it could talk, it would have some crazy stories to tell. And I'll bet to person who wore it was heartbroken when they lost it. Bet they wish they had a metal detector.
I'm not sure I would try and fix it. I think there is a very good chance it's from the civil war and, if so, repairs may reduce it's value. I would give it a place of honor in my collection and leave it just like it is.