This signet ring, stamped with a capital N surmounted by a crown, was presented to Monsieur Hans de Bruyère, commander of the Nijmegen mounted honor guard, during Napoleon's visit to the former ...

The origins of the signet ring can be traced back to Mesopotamia around 3,500BC, when they were used – often by illiterate businessmen – to authenticate documents and mark property.

Unlike his predecessors, who wore solid gold rings, Pope Francis chose a gilded silver signet ring, made from a jewel that belonged to Archbishop Pasquale Macchi, secretary to Pope Paul VI.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican. Skip to content NOWCAST News 9 Tonight ...

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As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

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Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death, aged 88, on Easter Monday ...