Iron Ring

The Iron Ring is a symbolic ring worn by Canadian engineers. The Ring is given as part of "The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer" http://www.ironring.ca/, written by Rudyard Kipling. Legend has it that the rings were made from the steel of a collapsed bridge near Quebec City. Although this is not true http://iwarrior.uwaterloo.ca/?module=displaystory&story_id=1224&format=html, the Ring is a symbol of both pride and humility for the engineering profession. The ring is worn on the little finger of the working hand. It used to be made of iron, but is now made almost exclusively of stainless steel, which does not rust. For instance, when the ceremony is held at the University of Toronto new engineers are given the choice between stainless steel or iron rings.

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Canadian - Engineer - The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer - Rudyard Kipling - Quebec City - Stainless steel

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