Silver-toned band with two talismanic Hebrew inscription: “May God Deliver Me… 1914… Charity will Save.” Diameter: 0.75 inches.

GERMAN JEWISH MILITARY RING.

The consignor relates that this ring was given to a male family member in military service during the First World War in which at least 300,000 Jews served on the side of the Central Powers. Along the inner side of the ring are two engraved words: “védve” - Hungarian for “protected;” and partial word “gesc(h)” - which was likely “geschützt” - the German word for “protected.” Based on the use of part of the proverb stating “charity saves from death” - one might surmise that a charitable donation in exchange for the ring which the soldier would subsequently wear, would ensure his safe return home.