YORK COUNTY, S.C. -- Police hope they can find the rightful owner of United States Marine Corps rings.
The sheriff's office says a woman found them in her kitchen while cleaning earlier this week. Fearing they were lost or stolen, she contacted police.
They're described as:
Ring 1: Yellow gold ring with red center stone and the Inscription of United States Marines around the stone. Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on one side of ring and an etching of Iwo Jima Flag posting on other side of ring.
Ring 2: Silver or white gold ring with red center stone and eagle, globe, and anchor on center stone. Vietnam Veteran inscribed around center stone, Vietnam ribbon with republic of Vietnam service on one side of ring. Etching of Vietnam Memorial with words "you are not forgotten" on the other side of the ring. Initials JRK 1958-1982 inscribed on inner band of ring.
Ring 3: Yellow gold ring with red center stone and eagle, globe, and anchor on stone. United States Marines inscribed around center stone. Tun Tavern with a building and the year 1775 etched on one side. On the other side is the picture of Iwo Jima flag raising and the year 1945.
The York County Sheriff's Office says this case is still under investigation.
If someone can prove they own the rings, call Detective Tracy Strickland at 803-628-3059.
