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  • Identifying a Pinky Ring

    This is Benjamin Giggy, my g-g-great uncle. He joined the 44th Indiana Vol. Inf Co. H in 1864. He never saw any fighting but from what I understand he became Company Clerk. His brother John joined in 1861, wounded twice. Once at Shiloh in the Hornets Nest, and once at Stones River.
    What I have always been interested about is his ring. It looks a little dark to be gold or silver, what could it be made of? Also, is it the lighting or does it look like there is a twist in the band? Is there any other examples from the era? Could it be social club or the like? Any help is appreciated.
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    Last edited by Obi316; 12-07-2018, 02:41 PM.
    Robert E. "Obi" Barnes

    Southeast Kansas area Union Reenactor
    Descendant of Sgt John Giggy, CoH 44th Indiana
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