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Wedding ring lost in 1942 found after 83 years, returned to son

A Dutch man who lost his wedding ring while threshing grain in 1942 or 1943 has had it returned to his family 83 years later. A metal detector user found it buried 20 centimetres underground in Odiliapeel and personally returned it to the owner's son, Bert Nabuurs, refusing a reward. The ring's engraved wedding date confirmed its identity.

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    Wedding ring lost in 1942 found after 83 years, returned to son (opens Times of India in a new tab)

    A Dutch man who lost his wedding ring while threshing grain in 1942 or 1943 has had it returned to his family 83 years later. A metal detector user found it buried 20 centimetres underground in Odiliapeel and personally returned it to the owner's son, Bert…

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