Pro Patria: Relics & Trophies of War
Lot 51:
Description
10K gold United States Army Special Forces ring, personally owned and worn by Lt. Gen. William Pelham Yarborough, one of the most consequential military leaders of the 20th century. Yarborough (American, 1912-2005) is credited as being the father of the Green Berets. A WWII airborne commander and designer of the U.S. paratrooper’s badge, jump boots and the M42 paratrooper uniform, Yarborough helped define America’s special operations capabilities. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointedhim personally to lead the U.S. Army Special Warfare Center, tasking him with expanding and institutionalizing the role of Special Forces in global Cold War strategy. Ring is size 9-1/2 and weighs 29.1 grams. Provenance: Consigned by a long-time personal friend of General Yarborough, one who delivered a eulogy at the general’s funeral. Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic, without reservation or time limit. See images. General Yarborough owned this ring (which is far more modern, late20th century) but favored his West Point ring (also in today’s auction), which shows considerable wear. This ring shows little surface wear. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
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