Anyone ever seen this hallmark? (Close up)

[Dannyfinds]

Recently found this ring with an unusual hallmark

 

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[Retired Sarge]

585 = 14k gold

What are the initials before the 585?

Can't tell if the critter is a lion, griffin or a chicken....

 

[Reanm8er]

I can't either but I'd bet my breaches on a ruby! Congrats!

 

[gemee]

I can't either but I'd bet my breaches on a ruby! Congrats!

My money is on a synthetic. Corundum.

 

[Dannyfinds]

Im 90% initials are EH, and maybe an old version of a rampant lion? It seems like the top half could be a lion, but the bottom half is kinda like an upside down 5, its strange, and feels old, i was hopefull the ring could predate the first synthetic ruby in the late 1800s, the ring is scratched and batterd, yet the stone doesnt have a scratch on it, and i hear a synthetic ruby will scratch much easier than the real deal? Thanks guys.