Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring Giuliano It's thought that the confusion

It's thought that the confusion arose when in 1902 the US Army Medical Corps chose it as its insignia

With a sort of alien look to it

Such examples in bi-metal are incredibly scarce nowadays

This charm was made in the 1920s by Thomas L Mott

Victorian Gold Mesh Coiled Snake Ring Giuliano It's thought that the confusionDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Incredible Victorian coiled snake ring, body formed from a tube of fine gold mesh which gives it both flexibility and the look of scales. The head is beautifully detailed with hand engraved cross hatching beneath, and fine textures to the top set with garnet cabochon eyes and featuring the obligatory cheesy snake grin. It's crafted in 9 karat yellow gold throughout, and will comfortably fit any finger size between approx. 4. 5