Great Ring of Commander Vecio Leon of San Marco
VIDEO INSTAGRAM We have often wondered what the ring worn by the commanders of the Marine Infantry, the elite corps of the Serenissima, might have looked like. This is the result of our research: a massive ring that seeks not to appear modern, but antique, as if it had emerged from an eighteenth-century workshop, crafted using traditional techniques such as cuttlefish bone casting. The Commander’s Grand Ring, the vecio Leon di San Marco, is an 18-karat yellow gold ring depicting the Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of majesty, power, and protection. Known as the winged lion or lion of St. Mark, it represents the evangelist Mark and, for centuries, has been the emblem of the city of Venice. It is found throughout the lands once under the dominion of the Venetian Republic and on many historic institutions, including the Marine Infantry, who defended Venice from Austro-Hungarian attacks. Since then, the name of the Patron Saint and that of the Marines have been inextricably linked: it is the only military unit in the world to bear the name of a saint. This ring aims to be precisely this: an immediate sign of identity, a strong, recognizable symbol that speaks of belonging, history, and pride. Also available upon request in 9 or 18-karat gold, in silver or 24-karat gold-plated silver, always with a high 925 thiol. Quotes on request based on your size.
Dear customer, this jewel may not be available immediately, but it is reproducible and customizable
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VIDEO INSTAGRAM We have often wondered what the ring worn by the commanders of the Marine Infantry, the elite corps of the Serenissima, might have looked like. This is the result of our research: a massive ring that seeks not to appear modern, but antique, as if it had emerged from an eighteenth-century workshop, crafted using traditional techniques such as cuttlefish bone casting. The Commander’s Grand Ring, the vecio Leon di San Marco, is an 18-karat yellow gold ring depicting the Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of majesty, power, and protection. Known as the winged lion or lion of St. Mark, it represents the evangelist Mark and, for centuries, has been the emblem of the city of Venice. It is found throughout the lands once under the dominion of the Venetian Republic and on many historic institutions, including the Marine Infantry, who defended Venice from Austro-Hungarian attacks. Since then, the name of the Patron Saint and that of the Marines have been inextricably linked: it is the only military unit in the world to bear the name of a saint. This ring aims to be precisely this: an immediate sign of identity, a strong, recognizable symbol that speaks of belonging, history, and pride. Also available upon request in 9 or 18-karat gold, in silver or 24-karat gold-plated silver, always with a high 925 thiol. Quotes on request based on your size.
