Ave!
Just sharing as this is the first such ring I have ever seen, let alone owned.
Medieval, Sword and
Arm Ring, c. 9th-13th Century Flag of Velika
Copper
alloy; 9.1gm / Ring size 11 1/4
Con/ as
cast; dark brown
patinaDescription/ bezel
engraved with raised
arm, sword,
star and crescent moons.
Ref/
Pollio, page 112
Quoting
Pollio - Also known as "sword in hand" or "
arm holding sword", this heraldic device was used to convey the sense of temporal sovereignty and
military domination. Such designs were utilized in Eastern Europe and the Balkans throughout the
Medieval Period.