Ring, Finger
Object number2014.100.7
Date1944
OriginIran
MediumMetal/Copper(?)
Credit LineGift of Robert Siedlarski
DescriptionMetal finger ring. All silver-tone metal with rectangular copper(?) front. Front features incised decoration of seven-sided star and scimitar.Dimensions0.75 x 0.938 x 1 in. (1.9 x 2.4 x 2.5 cm)MarksOne side has inscribed text "1944" and other side has "IRAN".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the donor Robert Siedlarski's father's work in the mills. The donor's father worked in the J&L steel mill Pittsburgh Works after serving with the Army in WWII. He started out in labor gang and worked his way up in the mill until retirement. During WWII, he was captured in northern Africa and ended up in Germany. Also during the war, he shipped into Iran before moving out to northern Africa. He purchased this ring in Iran in 1944 during the war.
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American Safety Table Company
1908
1912-1949
1912-1949
