Austria-Hungary, Empire. A First World War Patriotic Silver Ring Archive the parts appear to be

the parts appear to be original

90mm in overall length

The USS Asheville was part of the United States Asiatic Fleet and it was from this ship

the scabbard measuring 244 mm in length

maker marked "AXC" on the ring

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A First World War Patriotic Silver Ring Archive the parts appear to be(Silberring). Constructed of silver, the exterior with a central shield bearing a raised field gun, topped by an Austro Hungarian style shako and crossed sword and rifle, above a date of 1914, flanked on each side by laurel leaves, the interior bearing illegible silver hallmarks, corresponding to a size 6, weighing 3. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.