8282 GA
Ring, military
1918 Approximate
William Herbst World War I Military Army Ring. Material: metal. Size: 1" diameter x 3/4" H. Description: silver toned ring with an oval face displaying the crossed rifle emblem in raised relief. U.S. Army, Infantry.
Waseca County Military WWI. Belonged to William L. Herbst, brother of donors. Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.