- Manufactured by
- E. M. Company
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Date
- 1920s
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 13/16 × 11/16 × 11/16 in. (2 × 1.8 × 1.8 cm)
- Description
- A gold signet ring with a blank face and an eagle on each shoulder. The eagles are clutching olive branches and arrows. They have their wings outstretched, and they have their heads looking to the left. Above each eagle is a horizontal row of three stars near the head of the ring. Three additional vertical rows of stars are below the eagles along the band of the ring. Engraved on the inside of the band of the ring is “14K GOLD SHELL” and “E.M.CO.”
- Statement
- Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- finger rings
- Topic
- Associations and institutions
- Fraternal organizations
- U.S. History, 1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




