L'anello di Giovanna d'Arco

The Joan of Arc ring

There are also legendary rings. Not for their beauty, for the material or the stones they are made, but for their history. This is the case of ring (ensure) belonged to Joan of Arc. The ring had been stolen by Bishop Cauchon during the process to the Maid of Orleans, in Rouen in 1431. The bishop sided (perhaps well-paid) for the British. And since then, the precious jewel remained in the hands of «perfidious Albion». Until now. Because in February it came the news that the ring would be auctioned in London by Timeline Auction. And so Philippe de Villiers, founder of the Puy du Fou, in Vendée, has started a fundraiser to buy the historic ring. The Foundation Puy du Fou has thus collected 80,000 euro, but with the help of an array of donors funds have reached 350,000. And the son of the auction promoter, Nicolas de Villiers, managed to buy the ring for 376,833 euro. The ring, given to the young Joan of Arc from parents on the occasion of his first communion, will be back in France. Considered a relic, the ring is made of brass and decorated with three crosses. He recorded the letters JM, for Jesus Maria. According to legend, Saint Joan watched the ring before each battle.

L'anello di Giovanna d'Arco
L’anello di Giovanna d’Arco
Giovanna d'Arco a cavallo
Giovanna d’Arco a cavallo

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

Previous Story

With Akelo the gold of Etruscans

Next Story

Tous dances the Twist

Latest from news