14 Points Of The Ring

Front 1

The Ring Itself

Back 1

Symbolizing the history and tradition, of both the Corp of Cadets, and the State of South Carolina

Front 2

The Sword

Back 2

found on the left shank of the ring, represents the Military Officer

Front 3

The Rifle, and the .30 caliber bullet

Back 3

represents the infantry

Front 4

the star

Back 4

on the right shank of the ring, represents the "star of the west", a supply ship sent to Fort Sumter, which was fired upon by Citadel Cadets on January 9, 1861

Front 5

The United States and South Carolina flags,

Back 5

these flags depict the unity of the stat and federal governments

Front 6

The cannon balls

Back 6

and the bottom of the shank, indicating the continuing link between the old Citadel at Marion Square, and the present Citadel, binding the new college with the spirit and tradition of the old

Front 7

The cannon balls

Back 7

also represent the artillery, one of the two branches of the military instruction, given during the early years at the Citadel

Front 8

The palmetto tree

Back 8

is representative of the state tree of South Carolina

Front 9

The palmetto tree

Back 9

also represents the palmetto log, Fort Sullivan, which was successfully turned back the British war ships, during the revolutionary war

Front 10

The palmetto tree

Back 10

as well as the "Palmetto Regiment". A military body trained by Citadel cadets and sent from south carolina to fight in the Mexican war

Front 11

The two oval shields

Back 11

at the base of the tree are replicas of the front and back of the South Carolina state seal

Front 12

The Oak Leaf

Back 12

which stands for strength

Front 13

The Laurel

Back 13

stands for victory

Front 14

The Wreath

Back 14

stands for peace