I agree with the Brothers above.....while on Patrol (17 year Houston PD Sergeant), I never wore the ring in the Field, because I didn't want to get the ring damaged.......Since my Spinal Fusion Surgery in August, I've recovered and returned to a Desk Sgt's position....Now that I'm working inside, I wear my ring and my Wedding Band EVERYDAY.....The Ring reminds me of the Work I put in to LEARN, the obligations I took in each Degree, and the Moral Lessons that are in the Work......I look down at my Ring, and it's also a CONSTANT reminder of the "due bounds" we must always strive to live in.......just my .02.......BRO. JONES