Engagement ring worn by a former nurse as she cared for victims of the Blitz is stolen

An engagement ring worn by a former nurse as she cared for victims of the Blitz in the Second World War has been stolen.

The ring was taken during a burglary and the daughter of its original owner, who died last year aged 95, is appealing for help getting it back.

It was among a number of heirlooms taken during a break-in in Richmond in South West London.

The victim's late mother was a nurse during the war and cared for those hurt during Germany's aerial bombardment.

She wore the ring around her neck under her nurse's uniform. It was described as a single stone diamond ring mounted in a platinum eight claw setting, with two baguette diamonds on each shoulder and a platinum band.

• The centre diamond is 1.50 carat and the baguettes are 0.50 carats

• The ring's total weight is 3 grams and the size is M

The victim, who has not been named, said:

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable Gary Smith on 0208 721 5932 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111