This information has come to my attention. USMA and VMI rings from the 60's and 70's being sold on eBay are replicas of rings taken from dead USMA and VMI alumni who died in Vietnam during this period.
"My husband became curious about these rings a few years ago, sellers usually offer rings from the service academies and major ROTC programs. The people selling them are often based in Vietnam and we suspect the models (when accurate) probably come from rings taken from POWs, MIA, and KIA. He has already complained to eBay with no result. There are more than one seller. Please add your voice and hopefully their sale can be blocked."
As a veteran, I am outraged at this practice. The die used to make these rings most likely came from dead USMA and VMI alumni who fought in Vietnam - soldiers and Marines.