WWII 1945 Philippines silver/gold ring

[Texas Yankee]

Still recovering from last nights hunt, lol. Hit the honey hole yesterday with Car91rs and came out with some unexpected item. A year ago in the same place where we've found numerous treasures/keepers my buddy car91rs found an interesting WWII Philippines trench ring dated 1945. Well, a year after he found his I found an identical ring with the exception of a little gold tone on the front on mine. What are the chances of that, then again we've found so much military buttons, pins and dog tags and this spot. I guess this makes us ring brother, lol...

Well, as always those iffy tones are the ones that have the best rewards. I dug one with a low tone and VDI yesterday. I almost left behind. At first glance it appeared to be a coin and then iron trash with a cut in the center like a horse shoe, but then I managed to clean a corner that revealed groves... Still confused if it was a coin or not just cause of the cut in the center. My buddy identified it quick as a folklore chilling manipulated possibly by a soldier durning the war. That would explained a lot based on the many many military items found dating WWII and prior. Most of the coins we have found at this place date from 1889-1953 with the majority 1910-1920's. Any information on my buddy's theory please feel free to give your two cents please.

Another odd find, was a small statue with AJM initials on the bottom. Still don't know if it's made of plaster or what but it was a neat find. We occasionally find bones and at first I thought it was a bone or PVC pipe. Almost ran the pick on it when I scooped it up. Noticed the signature but when I turned it over, well I'll let you decide what it is. Any HELP IDENTIFYING this statue is greatly appreciated it. Enjoy the picks

 

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[jewelerguy]

very cool finds. the coin is interesting

 

[DW Dirt Whisperer]

yes sir still recovering from last nights hunt. i think it will be an all day thing to do..lmao hell yeah buddy We are ring bros for sure. nice find i like the gold hue your ring has. here are some pics of my ring from last year.

 

[Texas Yankee]

Nice

 

[wheatfinder13]

That ring is cool

 

[bootybandit]

Great finds!

 

[pl8man]

Sweet finds !

 

[Qball]

I also found a similar ring many years ago in San Francisco but it was a heart shaped silver with a gold strip across the face and the script says Manila 46. These rings were more than likely hammered out of silver pesos maybe even the ones Macauthur dumped in manilla bay as he departed. As soon as the war ended everyone dove for pesos and many were recovered.