"Virtute Ignis Pro Libertas", the Latin translation for "Firepower For Freedom", is donned on the crest of the USS New Jersey, as this is the battleship's motto. The USS New Jersey, also nicknamed "The Black Dragon", is the most decorated battleship in Navy history. She saw service during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and even conflicts in the Middle East. She was commissioned in 1941 and decommissioned in 1991. If a battleship has stories to tell, it's certainly the USS New Jersey. "The Thompson" ring seeks to honor her legacy with wood that has been authenticated and sourced from the deck planks of the USS New Jersey. As well as being forged with 8mm 14k Yellow Gold. Honor the legacy of the USS New Jersey and check out the Thompson today. #manlybands #navy #battleship #rings #ringsformen