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FREE: 1943 (RARE ZINC) WORLD WAR 2 DISNEY WAR EFFORT MICKEY RING

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The listing, 1943 (RARE ZINC) WORLD WAR 2 DISNEY WAR EFFORT MICKEY RING has ended.

Remember the 1943 "zinc" penny?
from 1942-1945, walt disney was an integral part of the total "war effort" in america. from producing training films for each branch of our military, to propaganda films against both nazi germany and imperial japan, promotions of "war bonds", to the promoting of both public and troop moral, this mickey ring was part of the successful promotional metal recycling/salvaging drive war effort to (especially) collect such metals as copper and brass-------these type of "advertising" rings were made of brass upto this time, but during the war, brass became essential in the making of artillery shells and such like. thus, these mickey rings were specifically made of zinc to both conserve and to promote the war effort in america.

made in 1943, and of zinc, the same year the production of pennies went from "copper to zinc", this rare ring is both an historical disney and "america at war" piece.

this is also the very last of what was originally a fifty (50) unworn "advertising" ring collection, three (3) of which i was fortunate to obtain, and, the only ring of its kind in the collection; all of the others were made of brass.

thanks for stopping by!!! your thoughts and comments are always welcomed and appreciated!

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Questions & Comments

The 1943 penny was made of steel coated with zinc. Todays' pennies are copper coated zinc.The modern penny is made of 97.5 percent zinc and 2.5 percent copper. Cool ring thogh, what size is it?

Feb 12th, 2015 at 6:07:00 AM PST by

Hey Steve! Thanks for the info and your comments! These advertising rings are and were, always "adjustable". Thankfully, the original collector always left these unworn and unadjusted. And... THANKS FOR BIDDING!!!

Feb 12th, 2015 at 11:50:26 AM PST by

Where did you get the information on the date made ? They seem to be rare I don't see any on the other auction site.

Feb 14th, 2015 at 12:37:03 PM PST by

Hey silverdollardave! I am glad that You took the time to check this out! Thank You! As for finding the specific timeline for "Mickey" here, it required the knowledge of the "advertising rings" first, which i had already acquired over the years, and timelines involved with them, as well as the metallurgy associated with them; then Disney's use of them and Disney's involvement in advertising (such as the use and implementation for Disney's OWN advertising, as well as OTHER companies be granted use of various characters, such as the other Mickey Brass Advertising Ring that I had, which was for the Conoco Oil Company and was brass). And other than the hours of comparative research, added to it all, the Beginning and Final key that helped tie it ALL in, was that this is simply "just" a M-I-C-K-E-Y ring. That brought it all back to WALT DISNEY himself, his activities, the present events at the,time, and this NOT being associated with Any Other activity, event or company or promotion. (I hope that this sufficiently answered your Great Question, my Friend!) The history of everything I search for and obtain is Always paramount to the acquisition of it, and the Most Fun of it!!! Thanks again Buddy!!!

Feb 14th, 2015 at 6:23:00 PM PST by

Does it have any making on it ? How did you obtain the history on this ring. Im just wondering I have servant pieces with stories I just would like to make sure this is something I for sure would love to see.

Feb 17th, 2015 at 7:06:39 PM PST by

Hi paig! So you like the history of your items too! That's my favorite part! Never any markings on these rings; it was Always about the face, the presentation, the "advertising" message: ya wouldn't find these in the jewery store! Earlier, a Bidder asked for some more info, which---if you scroll down about 10 comments---you will see what I was able to provide for him. Please let me know what you think. And Thank You For Your Interest and Asking!

Feb 17th, 2015 at 8:48:45 PM PST by

This is very cool. I love historical stuff. F&W

Feb 13th, 2015 at 2:41:53 PM PST by

Hey jareid! Thank You! I was very fortunate to have this Mickey! The history is my favorite part! Fanned You Back! I Thank You for that!

Feb 13th, 2015 at 9:15:55 PM PST by

This is very neat!!! Fanned and bidding!!!

Feb 13th, 2015 at 3:32:13 PM PST by

Hi tanyajean! I thought it was pretty neat when i was able to get Mickey (-: Thanks for Your comment and bids and for fanning me too!!! YoU Rock!!!

Feb 13th, 2015 at 9:11:37 PM PST by

nice auction

Feb 13th, 2015 at 5:06:51 PM PST by

Hey kimmie! Thank You! I am Glad You Dropped By!

Feb 13th, 2015 at 8:56:28 PM PST by

this is so kool my daughter work there for college for 2 years they wanted her to stay but she got married to a long time boyfriend he a marine and got station in north Carolina fan u fan back ty

Feb 14th, 2015 at 9:06:56 AM PST by

Hi angiehart! Thanks! Oh wow, that's interesting about your Daughter...That certainly would have been a great experience! But ain't nothing better than love!, so She made a Great Choice!!!!

Feb 14th, 2015 at 5:30:05 PM PST by

love this ring facebook it

Feb 14th, 2015 at 5:48:52 PM PST by

Aaaawww...thank you angie!!! you are awesome!!!

Feb 14th, 2015 at 7:37:25 PM PST by

Thanks for the information!

Feb 15th, 2015 at 12:37:05 PM PST by

You are most welcome my friend! Nothing like knowing what ya got!

Feb 15th, 2015 at 3:44:48 PM PST by

I love the older stuff, I think we lose the simplicity and beauty of what jewelry is suppose to be nowadays because it's all about the the size and the sparkle. Wonderful piece and deff a fan!!!

Feb 16th, 2015 at 6:51:41 AM PST by

Aaaaawwww....Thanks hunny! I totally agree! And i am definitely Your Fan!

Feb 16th, 2015 at 5:15:42 PM PST by

Neat piece!

Feb 16th, 2015 at 10:16:59 PM PST by

Hi Ruth! Thank You! And thank you for dropping by (-:

Feb 16th, 2015 at 11:19:47 PM PST by

Wonderful auction,love the history of it ! F&W !!!

Feb 17th, 2015 at 7:21:31 AM PST by

Hi wartie!! I am glad You got to stop by! Enjoy the view! Thanks for fanning me! Fanned ya back!

Feb 17th, 2015 at 11:17:39 AM PST by

Aw what a awesome piece I have collected Mickey mouse for 45 y this would be so nice to add to it. F&W will be bidding also great auction

Feb 17th, 2015 at 9:52:37 AM PST by

Hi ya paig! You're a Reeeeeeeeal "M-I-C-K-E-Y mouser" aren't ya!!! That is soooo cooool! I loved your comments! Really appreciated (-: And ya fanned me too?! Thanks! Fanned Ya Back!!!

Feb 17th, 2015 at 11:22:53 AM PST by

Thanks you sure hope to win this.

Feb 17th, 2015 at 11:33:01 AM PST by

great find ...f&w

Feb 17th, 2015 at 1:57:19 PM PST by

Thanks Ronnie! I am so glad You dropped by! Fanned ya too!

Feb 17th, 2015 at 4:53:07 PM PST by

Wonderfully put. Thank you my friend. I have in the past done my share of reserch. Love it! So can't to see the end, im glad I hadn't noticed this before cause I hate waiting a long time on anything Mickey Mouse. Lol

Feb 17th, 2015 at 9:02:42 PM PST by

Lol. You are most welcome (-:

Feb 17th, 2015 at 9:12:46 PM PST by

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