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This is the West Point Ring Ernie was wearing at his death. He wore one all of his life from graduation on - 63 years. The ring has a central black star sapphire stone with the words "West Point" above and "1943" below. The left side of the ring displays the West Point shield, the right side the June 43 Class Crest. He gave a miniature to his wife Helen as an engagement ring and their wedding bands were molded to fit next to the West Point ring. Upon his death, this ring was given to his grandson Steven, USMA Class of 2009 As a side note, both Ed and Pete remember Ernie's ring as having his birthstone, a garnet, not a black star sapphire. In addition Helen's matching rings are missing. Ed speculates that upon her death, Ernie placed their rings in the urn containing her ashes. He ordered replacement rings shortly afterwards with the different stones
Original:  June 1943 Ring Composite.jpg
PhotoDawgModified skin for JAlbum 7.2 created by David Hart modified by Ed Cragg
Album last updated on Jan 27, 2009 - 11:52 AM
Copyright (c) 2006,Edward E Cragg
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User CommentThis is the West Point Ring Ernie was wearing at his death. He wore one all of his life from graduation on - 63 years. The ring has a central black star sapphire stone with the words "West Point" above and "1943" below. The left side of the ring displays the West Point shield, the right side the June 43 Class Crest. He gave a miniature to his wife Helen as an engagement ring and their wedding bands were molded to fit next to the West Point ring. Upon his death, this ring was given to his grandson Steven, USMA Class of 2009 As a side note, both Ed and Pete remember Ernie's ring as having his birthstone, a garnet, not a black star sapphire. In addition Helen's matching rings are missing. Ed speculates that upon her death, Ernie placed their rings in the urn containing her ashes. He ordered replacement rings shortly afterwards with the different stones