The center of the ring is a red stone, with one side of the ring showing a winged missile and star and the other an eagle grasping a crest. SIZE: Approximate size 8. MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling silver with red stone. Weight 14.2gram In World War II, a “technician” in the United States Army Air Forces (AAF) referred to an enlisted soldier with specialized technical skills, primarily related to aircraft maintenance and repair, who held a “Technician” rank (T/5, T/4, T/3) which denoted their expertise in a specific technical field like engine mechanics, avionics, or aircraft welding, rather than a standard military leadership role; essentially, they were highly skilled mechanics who kept the planes operational on the front lines.
