A piece of the past, made to be worn Excellent Ring of the Miles Tradition Description The ring’s thick-walled construction and raised, protective bezel form display formal parallels with functional ring types traditionally associated with the miles (knightly class) in the medieval period. In the scholarly literature, such forms are frequently compared with examples produced with durability against impact and intensive use in mind; rings of this type are therefore understood not solely as decorative objects, but also as items capable of conveying social status, affiliation, and individual identity. The compact and robust silhouette allows the piece to be considered within the broader context of medieval ring traditions oriented toward active use. Object Type: Inscribed metal ring Period: Medieval (stylistic and typological assessment) Material: Copper-based alloy (bronze likely) Dimensions: Height: 22.4 mm Outer Diameter: 20.1 mm Inner Diameter: 17.7 mm Weight: 4.41 g Information The offered object was acquired in 2025 through an auction associated with N.K.I. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied. Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process. Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.