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THIS ITEM WAS FOUND IN THE MAINE WOODS ALONG AN OLD NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD. IT SEEMS TO BE A BRONZE MEDAL OR BADGE WITH A GLOBE, POWDERHORN & WREATH. IT HAS A HIDDEN SEAL INSIDE THE BACK OF THE GLOBE THAT READS "THE GREAT STATE SEAL OF OKLAHOMA 1907".
IF ANYONE CAN HELP IDENTIFY THIS FIND IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
JASON


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Here is a picture of a gold ring I found while hunting a Civil War battle site in Arkansas several years ago. I was hunting with a group from our local metal detecting club here in Tulsa,Ok. It is called, "The Indian Territory Treasure Hunter's Club" The stone was missing already and the band was broken too . I would like to be able to research it and find out, if possible, the approximate age or era of it, and the karat of gold it is. It appears to have no markings of any kind.
Take care,
Gary Raney Jr

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I bought this knife off a guy that said he found it metal detecting off the coast of Maine. I have been unable to identify how old it is or the story behind it…..can anyone give me more information about it?
Thanks a lot.
Thomas


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Bought this at a yard sale not sure of what it is side has 995/1000 with 3 halmarks an 1935 its 1 3/4 across an is 43.5 grams of 995. The back of the coin says La Fundation De Permanezca El munda Y la Gloria,Di Mexico Tenochtitlan
Thank You
Eric


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This is a brass button i found close to Elizabeath town N.C.,It is about the size of a nickle.There was a reveloutinary battle near where i found it.I was told it could be a button from a scotsman shoulder
Thanks
Eric


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Know what this button represents?
Thanks
John


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This was found at the C&O Canal at Lock 23, Montgomery County, MD. It was on the bank of the Potomac. There is a half marble sort of thing with a piece of metal wound around it. I was looking at your site and think it might be a part of a bridle, a decorative bridle? Underneath, it shows where something was broken from it so it must have been attached to something once. That spring thing doesn't seem to fit a purpose other than decoration. There is green tarnish and two small stamps in the metal. I think the stamp is an eagle with 100 under it. It could also be two triangles. Any ideas? Thank you for your help. Claudette and Andrew.


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Hi,I have a set of cufflinks they have n.s meyer Inc new York on the back
Can anyone Identify?
These are United States Air Force cuff links. />Thank you,
Michael A. Hamilton
Major, CmlC, USAR, Retired

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Hi, Today I found this button with my metal detector.
Do have any information about the button?
Thank you,
Lee

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Found in front of house built in 1913 over older house in front yard down about four inches.
I think it is an old horse post tie up ring. It measures two and a half inches in dia and eight and a half in circum.
Made of brass like material.
James



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Can anyone identify this militayr button found in southeast lower MI.
James


KEVIN SAYS: This is an "Indian War" period US Army Eagle Button. From 1870s to 1902. Backmark can give better dating by who made it.


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Trying to identify this piece, was found in a field in NW Mo. Wrapped in cloth.

Have attempted to identify the crest though unsuccessful.

Thanks for your help

Ed Meyer


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Found a Silver Indian Head ring. The Indian head is a side view of the mans head/face with braided hair coming down over his shoulder with feathers coming off the top of his head and down the back of the Indians head, on both sides of the ring is a spear head with turquoise. The only marking on the inside of the ring that I can make out are squiggly marks almost like stitching
Thank You Cassie Morrow


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I have something I need some help in trying to identify. This was found in my yard in Altoona, PA. I believe my house was built in the 1920's. I live approximately 4 blocks from a historical site called Baker Mansion. Elias Baker was an 1800's ironmaster and also owned an iron furnace which is about 5 blocks from my house.
I don't know if there's any correlation between that and what I found, but this item appears to be something that was made in a foundry. If you have any information that may be helpful,
Thank You Amy


RICK SAYS: The item reminds me of a marker found in cemeteries. Markers would be on an iron post and set into ground at grave site and might indicate membership in an organization.
Rick


I don't know if this helps but the horseshoe with an anchor on the inside is a mariners charm
Keith Travis
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This button is about 24mm in diameter and has a "CM" in the center of a starburst design. It was found in the town of Niagara, Ontario, Canada and was in an area of war of 1812 buttons so possible same era.
It's silver gilted and has a backmark of, Firmin & Westall, Strand. Maybe it's Canadian Militia but have no real idea. Thanks for your help!!


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got a metal detector this weekend and went down to a stream in the swiss alps found this button 3 to 4 inch down near and old bench.
I see you had one on your site from what ive seen from a few other ones on the net, this one looks maybe a little older, still have no idea the true origin of this item wether it is military but the other one was found in the US. Can anyone identify
thanks and best wishes
Gregg


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I wanted to know if anyone had an idea of what this object may be? I found it under my home and everyone that I ask seems to think it is a key but I would really like to know, so if you could offer any help please let me know.
Thank You
Joseph Thompson


In the late 1800's- early 1900's when people of importance(sports figures,movie stars,or important people from other countries) came to cities. the towns folk would have a welcoming ceramony,and bands played(a kind of carnival atmosphere) usually the mayor or governor would give the visiting person a key to the city on some type of plaque.

My great,great grandmother(105 yrs old) has one that looks identical to yours,but hers is still mounted on the plaque(just a basic piece of wood with the town name on it). I truly believe that is what you have. I am no expert, but when I seen the one you posted, I dug out an old photo with my grandmother and grandfather holding it, and to me they are exactly the same, except theirs is still mounted on the plaque.

I'm about 98 percent sure that's what you have..look on the front of yours and see if you can see a small nick or a little gouge by the handle and towards the other end.these two spots would be were they had mounted it to the wood.

Like I said before I am no expert...I really hope this is what you have because historically, they are a great piece of history and there are not to many of them. what a great find..no idea of what the value is,but I would not get rid of it.i would put it on display in you home.as I stated before that is a rich piece of history.. you could have a real treasure.
hope this helps,,,
Brian from Oklahoma


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We found this brass hinge at Nagshead, NC and thought it might be fairly old given the amount of encrustation it has. Also, note that the hinge isn't quite symetric; perhaps indicating that it was not machine made. It measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" and is 1/4" thick with a 1/4" hinge pin. Any idea what this could have been used for or how old it might be?
Thank You
RAY


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My name is Jonah I am a 14 year old boy, and have been metal detecting for about 2 years, and I have thee attachments to show you. The first one I found wile hunting on some privet land. It is a flat piece of metal about 14 inches long and a steal ring 4 inches in diameter it was about 4 inches down. I think it is Something that could have come off of a wagon.
The second is a bullet that I fond in an area that I fond some civil war bullets, it has Two big rings and one small one.
The Third is an Enders lock that I can not find on the web and Has a 5 on the top of it. Hope you can help, Thank you Jonah.
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It was found in the South, is non magnetic, initials CS, appears very old, pendent loop may have been added, perhaps it was a hat or lapel pin, insignia or metal, any info would help, measures 1-1/2 x 3/4"
Thank You


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I found this while scuba diving in NC, it’s a tile? of some sort with US marked on it about a 1/4 of an inch thick and about 2 inches in length, any idea where/when these were manufactured? possibly military??
Thank You
Chris


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can anyone identify this buckle.
Thank You
john tobia


John, Your buckle dates to the Spanish-American War. I used to have one just like it in my collection until I sold it off a couple of years ago.
Hope this helps.
Steve Warren
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Found this while walking on the coastline of Washington State, Its thin as tinfoil, lightwieght and nearly impossible to bend, Can anyone Identify this
Thank You
joe


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I acquired these buttons from my grandmother who once worked in a fabric mill calle Stryer's in Old Town Maine. They are just a few examples of a vast hoard of all types of buttons. Any help identifying them would be greatly appreciated
Thank You
M. Hatt Matthew Fanning SAYS: The button (with the coat of arms and 30 KR) ? looks like it was made from a coin- 30 kroner: could be danish or swedish in origin.


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This item was found in New Kent, VA. Would appreciate any infomation you can provide. It is 13mm X 13mm, 3mm thick.
Thanks John
Hi John, this thing could be a coinweight ( Münzgewicht we say in Germany ) This coinweight has the exact weight as the coin has, this was used to check if coins are original or fakes. Know you must find in internet or coinbooks the picture of your coinweigt :-) Then you know who, where, when, what..... .o) I think it dates back to 16 or 17th Century.Good luck, Thorsten


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I found this with my metal detector at a old shot gun house in south ga.
I don't know how old it is but i did look up lucky mule trace chains on the internet and there was a site were three other people had found one of these and did not know how old or what this item is.
Around the coin it says the chain prod. company Cleveland OH

Can anyone help me find out what and how old it is. Thanks for any help you can give
Ben


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This was found in a school yard and was wondering if anyone knows what it is and how old
Thank You Joe


Emmanuel Francois says: the small coin with 'napoleon III empereur' - that's a french coin from the second empire (somewhen between 1851 and 1870) there should be a 'x francs' or 'x centimes' mention on hte other side and maybe a date
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This was found at an old home place. can anyone tell me what it is and how old
Thank You Joe




Rob Langdon Says: The item you have listed is a Texas-style saddle skirt ornament, and probably dates to the Civil War. I can send you a photo if you would like. They were also occasionally seen as saddle blanket ornaments as well.
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ANY IDEA WHAT IT IS MADE OUT OF AND VALUE. BOTTOM MARKED 3740 DIEGES & CLUST MAKERS. SIXTH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD MEET MAY 19 1923 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.. THANKS

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My friend found this horse some time ago on a beach on the south coast of England...He used a metal detector and believes it is pewter

It has evidence of some sort of soldering at the back, the horse is coming through a flower or leaf and the bit in its mouth is separate but fixed.

I am very interested to know what it could be....any ideas?

Many thanks
Diana


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This button was found in a C.S. camp but i need thelp to try to identify it.

A silver Louisiana coat button and a virginia coat button also wer4e found close by along with several flat buttons.

This button is a cuff with no back mark just some little slash marks the best that I can tell. It has a bust porfile on what looks to be a stone of black glass, The side of the button has a wave style to it. Any Help would be of great help.

Thank You
Tim


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found this token in Southeast Michigan, Can anyone identify

Thank You
JAMES DETROIT MI.


Could be a token from a old german restaurant in I believe Port Clinton Ohio. Ed Meyer

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Hi there! I wouldn't be so curious about this if it didn't have the keyhole in the center. It really is a keyhole cutout, it does not appear to have been a jewel or anything else in the center. It is on a piece of leather and it has a patent date of 1858 on it.

Nothing Masonic matches and I can't find any info about an emblem or insignia that has a keyhole in it, much less incorporated with the Maltese Cross. Any ideas?
Thanks so much for your time
Susan Morrow,


MARCUS SAYS: Check Francis A. Lords Volume II Page 202, Civil War artifacts book. Trunk clasp, Prices Patent, November 2, 1858. Another of these was found in General Hancock's bivouak at Brandy Station, Virginia. It went on a lether-covered officer's trunk. (picture of the metal maltese cross without the leather is in this book)

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I found this button in an old park where I have also found late 1800 coins and WWI buttons.

I am pretty sure the three initials on the bottom are RSG. The only button I could find in a book that had a similar looking eagle was a confederate button make in France.

Any help would be appreciated.

Louis Linn
Fletcher, NC

Mike Says: I can tell you that this is a British Army button worn by the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons) which was a Scottish cavalry regiment. The regiment took part in a famous charge at the battle of Waterloo hence the battle honour Waterloo.
This pattern of button was worn from 1877 to amalgamation.
This regiment exists today as the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards having amalgamated with the 3rd Carabineers Hope that this is of interest to you.
Kind regards Mike


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MY NEIGHBOR FOUND THIS IN THE SAINT JOHNS RIVER=PALATKA FL.
Can you Identify
THANK YOU.
GENO

Rob Langdon says: I am pretty sure that is a water jug with a brass spigot on it, and probably dates to the mid 1800's, or a little earlier.


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Indian found in Southeastern Michigan cemetery 10 miles south of Detroit.
is about 2 inches tall by 3 inches wide and solid.

Both the indian and the dog are made of lead.

The inidan hods a spear and I believe it may have come from a home made father and son kit popular in the 1920's..

The Scotty dog found in SE MI is about a inch long and one forth high but hollow
Any One know the Date and Company on these finds.

Thank You
JAMES DETROIT MI.


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I have a pair of shoulder boards of a very unusual insignia rank of Major. The branch of service is orange.The measurements starting from border to border are 42mm x 100mm boarder is 11mm wide.
I have not seen one like this. I cannont identify if this is an original and if so to which era it might belong to.
I would appreachiate any help one could give me.
Thank you
Skip


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This button is very strange to me. I recieved this button as a present when I bought an original M1840 whristbraker with no maker mark..
After many years of search I could find none like this one. I have seen many similar and with 11, 12 14 sourounding stars but none with 13.
This button has no maker mark and to me it remains a mistery. It measures 25mm.
Any advise would be very appreachiated.
Thank you
Skip


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Here I have a CS belt buckle that was missused on a cartridge box. The cartridge box was definitive not original.
This buckle seems to be weard as a replica and as an original as well. Deep research gave me no satisfaction.
If someone could help me to identify this item I would be very thankfull.
It measures: 82mm x 51mm
Thank you Skip


wilson6124@sbcglobal.net Says Confederate states belt buckle, see antique roadshow, worth lots.

MARCUS SAYS: Be wary of this buckle, pretty sure that it is a poor reproduction that was made in the '60s or '70s for reenacting purposes and Civil War interest revival. The fact that it was found on a reproduction cartidge box, and that it is a buckle not a cartridge box plate, shows that the person who put it on there didn't know what he was doing and also a reproduction. The buckle itself is meant to represent a stamped brass plate that old timers used to call a Breckenridge.

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Need to know what kind of buckle this is. It was found in an area that dates back to the early 1800's in Texas
Thank You


MARCUS SAYS: What you have here is the left hand piece of a two piece tongue and wreath buckle, in the picture actually holding it upside down. The laurel wreath pattern was common during the Civil War period on sword belts. Have not been able to identify the exact buckle yet. Most wreaths have the slot in a horizontal format versus this vertical one.

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Please could you identify this copper stud. I found it on the beach at Port Charlotte, Islay on the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. It measures 17x15x20mm deep. Anyone any ideas?
Many Thanks
John.


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This button was in a box of Civil War Era buttons I acquired at an Estate Sale. Any information as to what it is would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Dennis


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This was found by a detecting buddy Bill on the river thames in london,
I realise it's not that old but it would be great to find out what it is, no one that has seen it has any idea what it is.
Best Regards
Pat Barnett

Plasty892 has identified this as a marijuana leaf grinder.

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Hello Everyone,
This was given to me and I was told it was made in the 1938's and that was it. I don't even know what to call it. I search online for many years now and still nothing. Can any one tell me what this it? or what you would call it? maybe I can start from there. PLEASE!!!

On the back it says "Would you please hold the picture in a vertical position when winding up and playing back the musical box. Made in Germany" It stated that in English and 3 other different language.
Any help would be great./b

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Found East of Pittsburgh area. Heavy metal not magnetic. Feels lead but husband says cast iron or pewter.
Can You Identifify
Thank You Tammy


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Gentlemen,
I have this gold medal which has a date of 1917, Hotchkiss vs Pawling and a picture of a track runner. On the back it has inscribed "Pole Vault". In small print it also has XX Gold and the name of Dieges & Clust.I was wondering if this medal has any value? Could you pleas advise me about this medal? Attached is a picture of the medals front.
Thanks Paul

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My ten year old son found this buckle in our back yard in the first hour of using his new metal detector. The markings on the back are very faint but can be read as N.S. Meyer, Inc. New York. Does anyone know what BMI means

BMI stands for Black Military Infantry also Black Militia Infantry. When Blacks were allowed to serve in the army after lincoln freed the slaves. Unsure which unit it is from but it is one of New Jerseys many volunteer infantry regiments. New Jersey had 40 black volunteer Infantry Regiments. my email is kgrice1@nc.rr.com

Another Possibility Bordentown Military Institute Founded in 1881, the Bordentown Military Institute operated as an independent military school in Bordentown, New Jersey, for 91 years. In 1972, it merged with the Lenox School in Lenox, Massachusetts. Bordentown/Lenox was in existence for only one year, however, closing its doors completely in June 1973. In the late 1980s, the inactive BMI Alumni Association re-formed and began scheduling biennial reunions. Since then, the Association has grown in numbers and scope, thanks to a dedicated alumni board and extremely valuable volunteers. Word-of-mouth connections and the Internet have also contributed to its resurgence, as have numerous people who have stumbled on the Web site and have been "found." Although the formal entity that was once BMI has gone, its spirit is very much alive. See the link below for more info. BMI Military SchoolHappy Hunting!Joe Carelli


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I recently found this belt and buckle among some old things. Buckle has an eagle along with 13 stars and the words e pluribus unum on the front and the back is marked N.S. MEYER. INC. NEW YORK. Searched around and can't seem to date it or even tell what branch of the military it's from.
Thank You.
Corey

KEVNIN SAYS: The style is similar to ones dating back to the Civil War but N.S. Meyer primarily was making insignia during WW II. My guess would be that this was probably a private purchase by an officer to go with a dress uniform in the 1930s or 40s.
Kevin


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Hello,

This was found among many British War of 1812 button but as of yet, no one seems to know what it is. Any help would be great and thanks in advance.
Shasta


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Hello,

Found by myself a few years back in Niagara on the lake, Ontario, Canada. It measures about 16mm in diameter and reads 'Nassau British Militia' on the front, with the back being blank. I do know that this area was called Nassau County before 1793 if this helps. I am just wondering what it is from and if rare. Even maybe a rough value if possible too. Thanks in advance!!
Shasta

The button appears to be what you say ... An early Canadian Militia Button. This info is from one on the Lincoln Regiment's Sites ...

" Butler's Rangers were officially disbanded in 1784, but soon afterward in 1788, British officials organized the Nassau Militia, named thus because the region was called Nassau County.

Military service was compulsory for males between the ages of 16-60 unless you objected for religious reasons.

The Nassau Militia was a military presence here from 1788-1793.

After that, the region was renamed Lincoln county, and the militia's name was converted to Lincoln Militia. "

All the best -
Tim Burt,
Hamwic House,
Fergus, ON, Canada


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Hello,

This ring I found in one of our Public parks (so happens its called Central Park), during WW2 there were a lot of Americans stationed nearby all here in preparation for the Normandy Landings. Plymouth is a naval city and it was a common sight many years ago to see sailors in uniform but sadly because of the times we live in and security reasons this no longer happens. The tragic events at Slapton Sands only a few miles from us, when preparing for the invasion, also had a great number of US marines and leave would have been taken here in Plymouth,Plymouth being the nearest large city.

I know this is a Coast Guard ring but does anyone know from what period it may be from??

I look forward to hearing from you

RegardsJohn

This is NOT a Coast Guard Ring but one of the United States Maritime Service. It would be World War II vintage. Like the UK Merchant Navy, the US Merchant Marine is made up of civilian merchant mariners, but during WWII, it came under the War Shipping Administration. (Some additional history can be found at: http://www.usmm.org/usms.html.) The ring was probably lost by a merchant marine officer or rating as he rolled around in the park on liberty, perhaps prior to the Normandy landings!

Vestiges of the USMS still exist, at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, operated by the US federal government, as well as at some of the US state maritime academies.
Respectfully,
Eric Wallischeck


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Hi im hoping someone could help me identify these badges as i spoke with a military museum, a local archeaologist and a local historian and all they can tell me is there old. That I know. I had just bought a metal detector and my neighbour said i could detect his yard i found these badges in a town close to Niagara Falls .

I know in the area there was the battle of slabtown and the building of the old canal happend in the 1800's . The one badge is a Maple leaf with swords going through it a bible in the center with clasped skeletel looking hands in the pic its with the maple leaf upside down which would make you think its not the right way but the bible says Holy Bible. if you put the leaf right side up the writing on the bible is upside down.

The second badge I think could be masonic as it has the all seeing eye at the top it has a chain going around it with the bible in the center and the letters O.C.H.C or O.C.C.H depending which way you read it

The third badge has a beaver on a log with the letters S.K.C it looks to have had a ribbon attached at some point again thank you for reading this and hopefully someone can help

Sincerly nboyd

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I am hoping you can help me identify this metal I found in my Father's things after he died. Neither he or his father served in the military.
Any suggestions?

Thank you.

Kay Buckles

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I dug this about a month ago, but haven't been able to identify it it yet. Can Anyone help

Thanks,

Rob

Hi,It looks like an older version of the S.U.N.Y. Maritime College Crest. It is still used in an updated version on cadets dress hats etc. You might ask the college museum.http://www.sunymaritime.edu/About%20Maritime/Style%20Guidelines/index.aspx Capt. Thomas Steinruck ‘78

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pin found with civil war or earlier items in Va river. it is about 1.5 inches and looks like two clovers and a stalk

Need help identifying

Thanks, William


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While detecting with my new Ace 250 I found this metal object in the shape of a bowl, I think it's copper? Any help in identification would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks, Gary


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This is a skeleton key that was given to my husband for me. I am not sure any of its back ground, age, or what it was used for but would like any insite on how I can find out if no one knows?

Thank you,

Desiree Miller

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Hi i got this button in a huge bag of antique buttons. any idea what it may be? its heavy solid metal. any help would be great.

thanks krystle

Rob Says, I have just about exhausted my resources trying to find info on your button. Information on this backmark is rather sparse, but what I did find out is that the "L" stands for Leavenworth, the "S" stands for Spencer.

Leavenworth/Spencer manufactured mainly civilian buttons from 1835-1839. Not sure what Sperry represents. Hope this helps some, and perhaps provide you with a good starting point for further research.

Good Luck, Rob

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Found this pin down on a farm in Florida. Can anyone help me identify this.

Thank You,

Mark Stratton

Rob Langdon Says I think what you have found is a very nice Patriotic straight pin proudly displaying the Great Seal of the United States. I don't believe it represents any particular organization, as the Great Seal can be found on everything from cuff links to coins to pocket watches and cigarette lighters. None the less, it is a very nice pin.

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I found this coin in pennsylvania in the dirt about 5 inchs in the down.I was wodering how old this coin is. And how much it is worth.

Thanks Mike

Hi Mike, Your token is a 1939 World's Fair - New York advertising token. Tokens promoting tourist attractions in New York were marked "Souvenir Of New York State." Tokens advertising business and supporters of the fair were marked" Souvenir New York World's Fair."

Hope this helps some, Rob

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Can Anyone Identify this??

Thanks Joe

Ellinas says This is one of two characters in Greek theatre. Comedy and Tragedy. You have Tragedy


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Going through my fathers collection of buttons, and dont want to clean anything until someone can help valuate these buttons.

Thank You

Rick Perry

Ft Worth Texas

Hello, I thought I could help you out a little here. The item on the bottom, in the middle is not a button, it is part of an old hand saw from the 1800's. It held the handle to the blade. I found one in my front yard and googled the name on the front. Mine was from 1860's. Hope this helps!
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Going through my fathers collection of buttons, and dont want to clean anything until someone can help valuate these buttons.

Thank You

Rick Perry

Ft Worth Texas

RAY SAYS: Just stumbled onto the Tom's treeasure website and saw your posting. The bottom two pins are Cub and Boy Scout badges. The one on the leaft would have been earned by someone who attained the rank of Bobcat while the one on the right is the Boy Scout Symbol. Hope this helps.
Ray

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Going through my fathers collection of buttons, and dont want to clean anything until someone can help valuate these buttons.

Thank You

Rick Perry

Ft Worth Texas

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Going through my fathers collection of buttons, and dont want to clean anything until someone can help valuate these buttons.

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Rick Perry

Ft Worth Texas

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Going through my fathers collection of buttons, and dont want to clean anything until someone can help valuate these buttons.

Thank You

Rick Perry

Ft Worth Texas

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I was wondering if anyone knows where this belt buckle is from and who would have worn it. I found it in southwestern Ontario, Canada.

Thanks in Advance

John Wright identifies the buckle as:
Victorian Canadian Forces general service buckle worn by other ranks C1881-1902


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I'm submitting these two items for possible identification. My Dad found them somewhere in the Northeast, probably New Jersey...while metal detecting..I have since inherited them after he passed away..along with TONS and TONS of other military type buttons, pins, all of which have not been cleaned as yet..as I am unsure about causing damage if I attempt to clean any of them. I am assuming they are some sort of pin or acrutrament for a lapel, shirt, uniform ...etc. Hope someone can help on these. thank you for your help.

Rick Perry

Ft Worth Texas

BRIAN SAYS: Your US/NJ/114 button appears to be off of an army dress uniform of someone belonging to the 114th Infantry Regiment of the NJ National Guard. History of the unit here:

http://www.1-114infantry.org/114%20lineage.htm

Take care!

Brian

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I'm submitting these items for possible identification. My Dad found these somewhere in the Northeast, probably New Jersey...while metal detecting.. Hope someone can help on these. thank you for your help.

Rick Perry

Ft Worth Texas

Thank you in advance for your help.

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A bit light to be metal but it seems to be. Definite corrosion. Some of the text readable but most too small and damaged. John Quincy Adams. Back has a sort of mini bio. Son of 2nd pres. anti slavery... something to foreign countries. Something after pres. Abolitionist... and text I cant make out without cleaning further. Front is his pic. Seems it might have been coated or electroplated originally. What can anyone tell me? Thanx in advance. Found in a 1750's house site so it could be from ANYTIME.

Thank you in advance for your help.
W A Collette


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Can anyone give us an idea of the value of these tokens

Thank you in advance for your help.
Tony
Rob Langdon Identifies both:

1. Greetings, The gasoline token is a 1933 COP (century of progress) World's Fair Token held in Chicago. Although it makes no mention of the token, you can visit the World Fair History page at:
http://www.chicagohs.org/history/century.html
It's a fun read anyhow. But, that is where that token came from and its value is around $ 10.00 - $12.00.

2. The other token is listed as number HS 1868-7 in Sullivan's Book on Political Tokens. It is a relatively scarce Seymour-Blair Democratic campaign token from 1868. The front pictures the candidates with the date, while the back says General Amnesty, Uniform Currency, Equal Taxes and Equal Rights In excellent condition, the price would be in the $ 60.00 range. Hope this helps some, Rob


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This round civil war buckle has "253" stamped on the back. Can you Identify this and give a idea of value,

Thank you in advance for your help.
Tony


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Greetings. I am trying to find the history and value on a piece I’ve had for years but am unable to find any information on the company where it was made. I have a medal, it seems to be copper/bronze although stamped on the back it says plated. It was made by Dieges & Clust and while there is a vast array of information on the internet, information on this particular company is scarce. I’ve enclosed a picture of the medal that doesn’t do it justice. Any help or direction that can be given in identifying this piece would be great.

I apologize for the quality of the picture, it was taken by cell phone. The medal is about the size of a silver dollar and there is a man holding 2 laurel wreaths and 2 runners advancing, such as in a race.

Thank you in advance for your help.
Margaret Finn


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Can you tell me the value of this I found this near the Atlantic

Thank You Tim from NC

The item you have scanned in for identification is a Mexican Pillar dollar, as for what it might be worth, that depends on the quality and rarity. You can look on ebay under world coins and see what they are selling for on average and that should give you and idea. This is an 8 reals, a fraction of a pillar dollar

Hope this helps..Michael A. Furman,SSgt,USAF,Ret

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Hello Friends,
While metal detecting an old homesite I found what seems to be legs to an antique pot belly stove. I brought it home thinking my wife would like it. The only warking I could find on it is "20F". It is cast iron, not too heavy, with a base of about 18". I know it is from a stove, but I would like to know what kind, manufacturer, and most of all a date. Having the date will help me identify and date other finds from this site.
Thank You Jason


Greetings Jason,
I believe your stove base is from a Loth's "Hotblast" cylindrically shaped coal stove. They were made in Waynesboro, Virginia and date to around 1900. The numeric designation on the base refers to the size: in your case "20 inch diameter" The alpha character ( in your case an "F") usually designated the stove model. The rectangular section on the bottom housed a "cinder-box" which slid in on tracks.
Thanks for sharing your find,
Rob
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Hi,I found the item in the image when I was a kid and just hung on to it. Well, it resurfaced recently and I am trying to find out what it is. I found it in Michigan. It appears to be either silver or lead as it is soft. Any help in identifying it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, John Mozurkewich.


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Hello. I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about this button ? I've searched and searched, but always come up empty. I have two of them, and found them both in central new york. The front has the eagle with a shield, and on the back it reads " The Austin Co. Providence,
R.I. Thank you. TOM


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My grandfather's military metal. Don't know if this is from WWI, or American Legion.
Information on him:

Name: Mervin Ellis Wright

Born: July 1, 1895, Kingston, MA.

Died: January 23, 1972, Port Charlotte, FL.

Enlisted: 19 Jun 1916, Cambridge, MA. 8th Infantry. Re-enlisted: 9 Jul 1919, Fort Andrews, MA. Discharged: 8 Jul 1920. Honorably discharged as Sargeant, Quartermaster Corps. Unknown when he joined American Legion, but was part of Mattapan (MA.) Post 128, eventually as Post Commander. As for the years, I can only guess late 1940's probably though the 1950's.

Info on metal: Top band: A.N.U. - U.S.A.,6 color ribbon, Eagle holding 6 crown shaped points in circle middle of circle: A&NU Photo attached
Any help greatly appreciated.

Paul Wright

ROB LANGDON SAYS: I suspect that your Grandfather was a member of the "Army and Navy Union of the United States of America" which was founded in 1886 and is believed to be the oldest veterans' organization in America. You might be able to find some additional information by visiting their website at : http://www.armynavy.net/index.html

I hope this helps some, Rob

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Bienevidos All, Would like to know if anyone could help me in identifying these two pieces, Both are solid bronze and heavy, I have seen replicas of the PAN diety designed as ashtrays, though the ashtrays were always plate over white metal and also had a place for a cigarette....these are neither plated nor do they have the indentation for cigarettes. Any and all help would be appreciated. Oh, BTW, the PAN one hand initialed M.R. on the obverse. The other one has no markings
Ed Meyer


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Found this buckle in a bottle dump any help identifying would be appreciated
KEN


CHRISTIAN SAYS:It looks very like the insignia of The Knights Of Maccabees, a fraternal organization of the late 19th and early 20th century. Hope this helps. Regards, C.M.

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I purchased this button at an auction in Minnesota and know nothing about it. I don't have any button books and have tried to research it on the internet, but have had no luck locating others like it. Thanks in advance for your help!
KRIS

ROBERT LANGDON SAYS : Hi Kris, I am pretty sure that your button is an early University of Oregon blazer button. The duck was, and still is, the school mascot. You might try contacting the University's Information Line at (541) 346-1000 to see if they can provide you with more information or direct you to someone who can.
Good Luck,Rob


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This was found in a field by a farmer. no one seems to know what it could possibly be. Any help would be appreciated!! It is solid plastic, when held to a light you can see the outline of a black square inside the block. it is 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches. it is 3/4 inches thick. It weighs .28 pounds. it was in a pouch that looks like carhardt coat material with velcro straps. The straps are 6 inches long. there are numbers in the bottom : 1202K smaller numbers and 212976 larger numbers. It is not magnetic.
Thanks for helping!!

Rob Langdon Says: I must say that this one has me stumped! However, I printed a copy of it off and showed it to people around the office, friends, old timers, etc., and while most of them were baffled as well, two of them, on separate occasions, said they remembered something like this being used by either electric company or telephone company repairmen back in the early 1950's. Neither were sure of its purpose, but suggested that it was used in troubleshooting somehow. So, maybe an old-timer telephone man or lineman could shed some additional light on it for you.
Thanks for sharing,
Rob

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I found this old ring , It is heavy medal does not look like gold but is brassy. and no signs of tarnish. even though it was in the dirt. The magnet does not stick to it. It appears to have had a oval dark green setting , as there is traces of dark green. The Shield is on both sides and no markings, and a solid back. Northeast Texas
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I have a find that I really would like to know more about. I am sending you a scan of a religious medallion I found in Germany in 1988. I found it near a small very old town situated about 30 miles south of Stuttgart near the Neckar River. The location I found the medallion in has a very old history entailing Celtic habitation and later Roman Army occupation. I made many very good finds there. I have shown the medallion to many people and some have suggested it may be from the Byzantine or Religious Crusader Era. It may be? But, I just don't know. It appears to be made of bronze. It is 4mm or 5/8 inch in diameter. It appears to have been cast rather than struck. It seems very hard to find any information on this piece, probably partly in part because it is so far from the location I dug it. I am now in Kentucky. I ask you to post the scan on your site and hopefully someone may see it and will be more knowledgeable and can tell me more about it. Thanks for everything
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Found this in an area that was involved with cival war history, but is now a city park along a creek. It seems to be cast and depicts an Eagle or Falcon looking to the right. There is clear evidence of where there used to be a right wing and the bottom half. The size of the item above is about the size of a quarter.If anyone can help, please let me know. I would also like to know what the rest of it might look like.

Rob Langdon says: I am almost certain that your item is either a screw or threaded rod escutcheon used in place of washers on wood cook stoves made by Eagle Stove Company, and probably dates to around 1881 or so. Although Eagle Stove Company's logo looked more like a gargoyle than an eagle, decorations of this sort were also used as finials on their coal burning stoves as well.

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This is a button I dug in Augusta GA can anyone provide info,
Thank You Jimmy


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This is a button I dug in Augusta GA can anyone provide info,
Thank You Jimmy

Hi Jimmy the three buttons in the second picture are buttons from U. S. Army Class A Uniforms. the one on the left is contemporary probably 1985 - present, the middle and right are earlier, I am not sure but I think the one on the right may be WWII. The item on top looks like Army brass decoration to me that would be worn on the lapel and the cross rifle would be Infantry. Are you sure this is a button.

Hope this helps.

Ron


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This is a beer bottle I dug in Augusta GA can anyone provide info,
Thank You Jimmy


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ROB LANGDON SAYS With regards to your beer bottle, a valuable resource for identification is the Beer Bottle Library at: BEER BOTTLE LIBRARY

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This is a pin I dug in Augusta GA can anyone provide info,
Thank You Jimmy

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Hello, Does anyone out there know if the shield on this brooch/pendant has any significance? Thanks , Terri Williams

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have this object that I have not been able to identify. It weighs 50grams, measures 52mm across, 54mm top to bottom and the edge varies from 3mm to 4mm in thickness. It is not attracted to a magnet. Can someone tell me what is and if it has any value. Thank you

Ellinas says: It looks Greek in origin possibly Byzantine. The left photo depicts the Greek mythology story of the boy on a dolphin. The other side looks more Egyptian to me but I don't think it would be uncommon to have both cultures depicted on one coin since a lot of Greeks lived In Egypt and vice versa. This is just my guess as I am no professional at this. Despina

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Hi, This is an antique toy Indian and I've been trying for days to identify it, I would like your assistance. It is about four inches tall, has one foot forward, and is holding two daggers at the same time. Thank You

Lance says: Hello Friend, your dug metal toy Indian is by the Manoil company, American made circa 1945-1950. It was painted at one time and is cataloged as M-38 in the book by Richard O’Brien titled, “Collecting Toy Soldiers, An Identification and Value Guide.” Hope this helps, Lance


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I have found a brass button in a park from the 40's + era.. The back has five stars on it. The front has a crown and branches up each side.It was found in High River Alberta Canada
Thanks for any help you can provide
Brian Campbell


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I was told this was maybe a pilothouse eagle from around 1850. 7 in. by 7 in. solid brass. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Also looking to sell this item

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I have tried to find out what this medal was, to no avail..Any help would be great...
Thanks,J. Kirke Omaha Nebraska
BRIAN SAYS: As far as I can tell from my limited research, KoKoal was a play on the words Coke and Coal. The Order of Kokoal was a special interest group made up of 'players' in the Coal and Coke industry. They would probably be most closely compared to the lobbyist groups of today. The only concrete mention I could find on the web is here:

http://books.google.com/books?id=N9iE594yCzYC&pg=PA29&lpg=PA29&dq=kokoal&source=web&ots=_RAJNVh7LU&sig=K9g8vHM_IVGg4V0NfpojjpdJ75Y

It's a Who's Who book of people from Detroit in 1914. The person mentioned worked in the Coal and Coke industry and was a member of...you guessed it, Order of KoKoal. Since there is very little history on it, I would say it was a fairly short-lived organization (but at least 6 years!). The pin you found was probably worn at one of their "convention meetings". Hope this helps!

-Brian Bishoff

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The long looking blade looks like a bowe knife from civil war I think I found a pic just like it on the computer . The bullet is brass and the letters on the bottom say USC AND COM. I think its a military shell from 1863-1926 it still had red powder in it.the other two are belt buckels dont know what era can you help me to identify these iteams to make sure im right
Thanks Robert


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This was found metal detecting on a Nags Head, North Carolina beach where there was a known ship wreck close by I found a silver piece of eight close to this also. Maybe someone out there might have an idea of what this could be.
Thanks Bernie
Greetings, You have found an old U.S. Navy button. Although it is hard to make out all the details on your button due to oxidation / corrosion etc., the button originally had an eagle facing right, with a lined spade-shaped shield with an anchor on it covering part of the left wing, and the whole button was encircled by stars. Without having the button in hand to examine under magnification, it is hard to determine exactly which one it is. Therefore, I suggest that you visit your local library to obtain a copy of Alphaeus H. Albert's book titled Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons: you will find your button on pages 95 and 96.

Thanks for sharing your find,Rob

H.A.R.P.A.



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Can anyone identify this disc a friend of mine found whilst digging.Can you tell me what it is.Is it worth anything.
Thanks. Rob


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I have no idea what it is. It is about 20mm across seems to be cast but not sure what is made of.
Pat Barnett


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I found these iteams in back of an old church I know the the two round ones are old musket balls and the belt buckle but what is the other two things can you help me find out what they are
Thanks Bob


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Hello, I found this old button at a thrift shop, I'm not sure if it's Civil War or ?? I tried to research it, but could find nothing to match? Any help would be appreciated..
Thanks, Renee


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My husband found this button while detecting in Okmulgee, Ok. We have done some research but are not sure if we are even following the right "leads".
We welcome any ideas. Thanks :-)

Eric Zipp says: This antique Victorian brass button depicts the crest of Francis I, king of France (1515-1574). The crest depicts a salamander under a crown. Around the rim are the words FRANCOR"REX + FRANCISG.D.C. The back is steel. I doubt you will be able to retire on the proceeds of it's sale… the starting bid on this the item was going for a similar button was going for $16.00… (.. However, I suspect you could get much more if you can document that your button was worn by King Francis I himself… [third button down from the top] ;-).
Thanks for the research challenge. Best regards and happy hunting, Eric S. Zipp



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I found this pin at a Goodwill store today and am trying to find out about it. My camera can't come close to capturing the detail so I will try to describe it also. It's is a pin the back reads "DIEGES&CLUST 23 JOHN ST.N.Y. One the top of the pin in reads "M.O.V. P. E.R then AZ ( then a very large enameled 7) then IM There is a Big Viking head in the middle the red hat is enamel as are the white horns. There is a devil with a pitch fork on either side. Any Ideas? I was trying to do some research and came across your site.Thanks for your help!
Cindy

ED provided the following on your find

Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm is a Masonic order.

The chief moving spirit in the founding of this organization was LeRoy Fairchild. In the summer of 1889 a group of Master Masons, member of Hamilton Lodge #120 at Hamilton, New York, met to organize and hold informal meetings. what this group was seeking was fun and good fellowship. At their meeting on September 10, 1889, they decided to honor the founder by calling it "Fairchild Deviltry Committee." It was decided that this organization be confined to Master Masons in good standing.

The idea of the Order proved to be attractive and many distinguished Masons joined. The Order could no longer be confined to any one locality and in response to imperative request other groups were formed On June 13, 1890 the Fairchild Deviltry Committee duly established and formed the Supreme Council, Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm.

Its purpose mainly was to add in greater measure to the Masonic fraternal spirit the charm of radiant cheerfulness and to maintain within the fraternity an impetus of royal good fellowship, where in joyous companionship and helpful sympathy shall mingle graciously and become the distinguishing characteristics of the Order.

The late LeRoy Fairchild, who is revered by all Prophets of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm as the founder of the Order, was an earnest, devoted Mason and an enthusiastic believer in the helpful influence of mirth. he loved his Brethren with an ardor of a true Mason and man and always sought to bring joy to their hearts by the cultivation of sunny cheerfulness and indulgence in healthy merriment and joyful laughter. he believed with all his heart that the beneficial influence of Masonry would be far greater if along with the inculcation of sublime moral lessons, opportunities were afforded for the cultivation of a greater spirit of cheerfulness and good fellowship amongst the members than was possible in the Blue Lodge.

A little fill' now and then is the best tonic and the man who occasionally unbends is the man who lasts and gets the most out of life. The Enchanted Realm holds an inexhaustible store of the sunshine which warms with the glow of generous sympathy, dispels the gloom of fret and worry and gives a brighter outlook and kindlier feeling, while it strengthens the fiber for real serious work and so brings true blessings and beautifies the fellowship of the Prophets.

The founding and growth of the Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm is phenomenal in the history of fraternal organizations, and proves that a really good thing will grow on its merits, even if it has no powerful combination back of it to press it to the front.

The Grotto is the playhouse of the craft - the place where world-worn men can get together, forget their cares, and be, as it were, boys again. For within the portals of the Grotto, the stiffness and formality which keeps men apart melts away and they come into closer and truer relationship because of the breaking down of these barriers. In this way the Order is doing a noble job and is a powerful help in the cause of fraternity, for it supplements the work of the regular Masonic bodies with a spirit of cheer which lends a charm and grace to the severity of the more serious work.

For more info check out these links http://www.chamangrotto.org/ , http://www.islamgrotto.com/about.html

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I found this button in New Kent County VA. The front has some kind of bird in the middle with a No.3 at the bottom. JE RENAIS DE MES CENDRES is printed around the outside. The back is plain.
Does anyone know what it is

Rob Langdon says Nice find

Read this Article on the Button



WILLIAM MOORE SAYS: You have a Phoenix button; I and the family of the late relic collector Sam White have one. There is a token book out on the market by Russ Rulow that is helpful. I found mine in Petersburg, VA. In the early 1980’s is was thought that most if not all these buttons were confined to Indian burial mounds of Washington and Oregon states, and the islands of the West Indies. I guess trade found its way east; remember the east coast of America had valuable trade ports. I’m sure with the internet and more people detecting that other locations will produce these buttons. I love the story behind these buttons; get Russ’s book! William Moore

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Found this near a possible wreck site. Probably brass and was probably cast.

Weighs 18.7 grams, 49 mm diameter, 1.5 mm thick. Robert Marx looked at it recently after a talk he gave and thought it was old. One side has some relief giving the opposing looking G's.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Gary




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Hi there,I do not know really anything about this button except that it looks old and may possibly be a military button of some sort.

I found it in a bag of miscellaneous buttons which I purchased at a second hand store. Please if you have an idea of what it is and whether or not it is valuable I would love to know.

Thanks,Anne in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Based on design, I am 99.9% certain that this is a US Navy button. It doesn't appear to be real old.However, there are several books available that might help to further identify the button, or perhaps a Google search would yield some information.

Good luck, Larry Phillips, HARPA Member


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I found this pin in a park where I've found an 1898 Barber Half, a 1940s Mercury Dime, a 1911 military button, an old Roosevelt Dime and a slew of Wheat pennies. The top of the pin says The Dayton-Wright Airplane Co. Below that is a biplane with the wings sticking out on either side of the pin. There is part of a swivle pin on the back and a circular locking hook that the pin went into on the back. It is slightly bent and made of very strong metal because I can't bend it back. I know the Dayton-Wright Airplane Co. is related to one or both of the Wright Brothers. Any futher info. on this pin would be nice.

Thanks Neil Slaughter

Rob Langdon provided the following info on this find

This Dayton-Wright pin dates back to 1917, and was worn by distinguished members of the Dayton Wright Airplane Foreman's Club.

The Dayton Wright Company was established in March 1917 as a joint venture between some wealthy Dayton investors, inventors Charles Kettering, Edward Deeds, and Orville Wright. The new company was a welcome replacement for the older Wright Company, which had been sold earlier to the Glenn L. Martin Company and moved out of the Dayton area.

During World War I, the new Dayton Wright Company was awarded a military contract to build four thousand DH-4 aircraft for use by the U.S. Air Force. By the end of the war, they had only managed to produced 50% of the order, leaving them financially unsound. They struggled to keep afloat, but on December 20, 1918, they shut their doors forever. They sold their assets to General Motors in February, 1919 who continued operations at the plant until 1923 when the plant was abandoned forever



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I found this in bagdad, ky. in the back yard of an 1830's home near where an old railroad station used to be. any help you can give me on identifying is greatly appreciated.

thanks, Neil Slaughter

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I found this in bagdad, ky. in the back yard of an 1830's home near where an old railroad station used to be. any help you can give me on identifying is greatly appreciated. thanks, Neil Slaughter
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I dug this bracelet? up near a hand-dug well at an old farm in Bedford County, PA. It appears to be made of brass? with twisted copper, beaded copper and silver colored embellishments. Weighs an ounce. I'm curious to find out it's age or origin.

Thank you,

Carolyn




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It is about the size of a dime. About the same thickness too. The front says the letters C S N S at the top. In the middle it has two horses with there front legs up on a sheild. Then there is a bird on the sheild. An eagle I think. Below the horses feet are three ribbons. One under the left horse one under the right horse and one right above the date 1907. The one under the left horses leg I can't make the word out. But under the right horses leg the ribbon reads liberty. Then the third and final ribbon above the date 1907 it says the word independence.

When turned over to the back you'll see 2 marks were I am almost positive on this one that it was a pin. The needle is gone and so are the circular things to hold it. In the very middle it reads like this exactly 14K Then below that it says Dieges & Clust. Then below that it says 1123 Chestnut St Phila.

I think the CSNS stands for confederate states navy. But not sure. I know very little on the company other than they were the Tiffany of there time. They were basically the best gold and silver smith's around. If you could put a value on this or atleast tell me exactly what it is would be great.

Thank You Jeremy




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I found this coin?? in West SussexEengland near pevensey castle but i dont know if its a coin or what the inscription says AUGUSTUS TIDIUIF ? but as you can see its blank on the back except for a round punch mark smack in the middle of it, the coin measures 20mm across.the metal seems to be bronze but i scratched the back to see and its bright silver underneathso not sure if its a copy or the real thing.

hope some one can help

kind regards stephen





I am an archaeologist and I just saw your coin on Tom's Treasures...

From the picture that you have posted it appears that you may have an early roman imperial AES coin.

Below are some details that you may find interesting... enjoy.

"Lead and copper isotopes of Roman Imperial copper coins (denominations as and quadrans) were analysed by MC–ICP–MS. We concentrated on well-dated coins minted at the official mint of Rome under the Emperors Augustus and Tiberius (between 16 bc and ad 37). The lead isotope results were compared with published lead isotope data of ore bodies from the Aegaean, Cyprus, Italy and Spain, in order to fingerprint the sources of Roman copper. During the Augustan period the main copper supply, as judged from the copper coins, is from Sardinia and south-east Spain, with minor contributions from Tuscany. Except for Tuscany, this continued into the Tiberian period, when Cypriot copper also appears. Augustan quadrantes and late Tiberian asses came solely from the Rio Tinto area in south-west Spain. Copper isotopes were applied here for the first time to systematic archaeometric studies. They are supplementary to lead isotopes and allow further grouping and classification of the copper coins."

I suggest you take the coin to a local University that has a Archaeologist that specializes in this part of the world. Good Luck,

Stacey

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This is a sterling medallion with the raised numbers "1776" and a Revolutionary War-looking soldier on the front. On the back is engraved "STERLING", "Dieges & Clust." (which I assume to be the manufacturer) and the address "23 JOHN ST N.Y." The medallion is the size of a half-dollar coin and semi-clover shaped.

Based on its construction and style I would guess it is a centennial medallion from 1876. Any help on dating or history of this piece would be appreciated!

IDENTIFIED BY ROB LANGDON

Dieges & Clust. was founded in New York City in 1898, and later relocated to Providence, Rhode Island. So, your speculation that your find might be a centennial medallion from 1876 is probably incorrect. But, it is still a very nice find!

A more likely scenario:

Your medal was probably made for the Masonic organization called the National Sojourners, somewhere around 1929 or after.

On May 22, 1929, Dieges and Clust were commissioned to design the Hero's Badge for the "HEROES OF '76," a Side Degree of National Sojourners, Inc. - A Military-Masonic Order, and were designated as their only official jewelers. On June 25, 1929, having submitted many prototypes, Dieges and Clust were awarded the contract for producing and supplying the medals.

The roots of "Heroes of '76" can be traced to October 7, 1820 in Circleville, Ohio. There, an author, a Mason, and a historian by the name of Caleb Atwater combined his writing talents with his devotion to Freemasonry and his love of American history, and authored an essay entitled The Patriot Masons of our Country.

During their tenure as the official jewelers for the National Sojourners, they were also commissioned to make other badges, medals, etc.

Hope this helps,Rob


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I have been frantically searching the internet to find out what this bronze item is. I found it after Hurricane Ivan had completely leveled some sand dunes that were hundreds of years old in Destin Florida. I was hunting with a Fisher cz 7a pro.

I can't find anything even similar, anywhere. I found it approx. 24" deep in dry sand where a 60 ft sand dune stood for hundreds of years. It's made of bronze and would appear to have never been part of anything else. There are two sides, and no sign of anything resembling a pace where a loop could be worn off. Even the style of that cross doesn't look familiar.




What you have is a Catholic religous medal representing the Blessed Virgin with the child Jesus , St Joseph and several other Saints. The top of the cross has the P and X , overlaid , or intertwined with each other which is the symbol on the altar cloths of the Church. It could have belonged to a Priest or even a Bishop and may have been inlayed or inset into something. What are it's dimensions ? You could also ask an older Traditional Catholic Priest for a correct identification. A younger Priest would not have clue. Also it undoubtedly came from a wrecked Spanish Galleon of old , lucky you.!! Bud Seney

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I found this coin on Drummond island, Michigan usa and have never been able to id this coin can you help me. The copper coin on the left if the one in question.

Thank you

James cloudman

COIN WAS IDENTIFIED BY ROB LANGDON AS A 1936 25¢ PIECE FROM ETHIPOIA




The coin in question is 25 Cents (Haya Amist Santeem) from Ethiopia.

Obverse: Haile Salassie I http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haile_Selassie_I_of_Ethiopia

Reverse: National Emblem of the Ethiopian Empire

Composition: Copper

The date, below the portrait is based on the Ethiopian Era Calendar, which began about 7 years 8 months after the advent of AD dating.

From left to right, it reads: 10 9 100 30 61900 (10 and 9 = 19 x 100) 36 (Add 30 and 6) 1936 EE (Add approx 8 years) = 1943 / 1944 AD

These coins were actually minted over a number of years, bearing the same date. I would expect your coin is from one of the earlier mintings, it has no doubt seen plenty of circulation in that North African country, judging by the wear. According to the Krause Standard Catlog of World Coins, some 30,000,000 were minted. In this condition, it is worth only a few cents, however, you can be satisfied in knowing that is very well travelled, and a nice find!!!

Regards,Alan Wright,Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada

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This appears to be a safe door, but it doesn't appear to have a key hole, and there are four holes that go all the way through the 'door'. I found it around a very old farm foundation, and there was nothing else found around it. Any ideas as to what it is would be great.

As a 20 year locksmith I identify your find as a mortise lock. Usually installed mortised into the edge of the door, but can be surface mounted. the squqre hole for the knob and spindle and a skeleton key hole far hole to right of picture Terry


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found this item next to an old house next to what used to be the Miami & Erie Canal south of Middletown, OH. Best guess is that the house is circa 1850-1875 and is only about 20 ft from the actual canal. Appears to have been used during the canal days. It is about 1 1/2" X 3/4" and is gold toned on the back. It also has a tab on the back that looks like it may have hung from something. Any ideas?
THANKS!!! Scott G.

Greetings Scott,

We are pretty sure that your item is a Bridle Ornament, dating to the mid 1800's. It was slipped over the Brow Band of a Bridle. They are similar in nature and purpose to the Sportsman Buttons, which were used on individual hunting coats, as well as on some uniform jackets of fox hunting clubs, etc. They generally had some sort of nature scenes, horse figures, dogs, birds, etc. on them, but not always. We have one of these that is similar to yours in size, etc. in our collection. Ours depicts a young dear, cradled in the center of a horse shoe. These were civilian pieces, and are quite rare.

I hope this has helped solve your mystery.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

Rob and Larry

Historical Artifact Recovery and Preservation Association


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I found this in the back yard of a 200 year old house just south of Boston, MA. I'd love to know what this is.
Thank You!

Identified by Dale Downing: The item is a part of a National Representative Badge from the Grand Army of the Republic 44th National Encampment that took place in Atlantic City, NJ between September 19th - 24th, 1910
Here is a link to more information about this event.

LINK TO GAR INFO

A complete badge is pictured at the bottom of the page on the left.

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I'm assuming this is brass with baked enamel paint. There aren't any markings that I can see. I found it metal detecting an old farm in Virginia.
Thank You!

Greetings,

I don't know if you have received an identification on your item yet, but it is a souvenir key fob that dates back to the 1940's. Just for fun, click on the link below to see different variations of the fob, as well as to get an idea of its value.

http://images.google.com/images?client=safari&rls=en&q=vintage%20arrowhead%20fob&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Thanks for sharing your find,
Rob


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We bought this button on ebay. It is said to be lost in 1528 by one of the members of Panfilo de Navaez’s expedition which landed there to search of gold. We want to donate it to the Gulf Beaches Historic Museum but would like to know if it really is what they say it is. Any help appreciated. Carol & Don

This button was found on Pass-A-grille Island off the coast of Tampa Florida near the old veterans hospital in 1961 aka The Don Ce Sar Hotel. The button measures ¾” with a large fancy raised Y & a II in the middle of the lower swoop of the letter, with lines radiating out.There is a crown on top & GUARDIA NACIONAL across the bottom. The shank is broken off & is in good excavated condition with just a tiny bit of the lower left edge broken off (but the letters there can be easily read). It has a green & white patina on the front & back

Andres says,

Hi, first sorry for my bad english,your button its a spanish piece (1835-1836),of the Queen of Spain Isabel II,The Guardia Nacional was be a urban militia in this years in Spain and in the Spanish Colonial territory.I send a picture of this button of a spanish military book.That ist all, good hunting....a spanish friend

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Need help with this one. It is of an Eagle and the site dates back to the early 1800's.

The area is now a paved road. Any info would be great appreciated.
Thank You!


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I found this military button on the banks of the San Jacinto River near Galveston Bay in Texas. On front it has an eagle looking left over the anchor & a scroll in right claw. On back, NS MEYER inc. NYC gold rolled front. 13 stars around the eagle
Can You Identify, Thank You Tina C

IDENTIFIED BY ROB LANGDON:
Your button is a 2 piece Navy Button

Order of May 14, 1941

Ref #: NA 121 - A

Ref: Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons

Author: Alphaeus H. Albert

pg: 104

Rob H.A.R.P.A

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I found this badge at Rappahannock Station, Virginia. I also found five New York buttons. Could you identify and date? The size is 2 1/4 inches tall and 2 1/2 wide
.Charlie


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This is a yo-yo I found also in the same area as the bullet above any information would help on it. It was about 7 inches in the ground. The only thing i can see on it is that is says @OTC and that is it hopefully someone will help me I thank you for the help
Thank You, Tammy
Several replies to this 1. OTC is the Oriental Trading Company - still in business - Their name is mentioned at the site below - Sending a sharp picture to a Yo Yo collector (found on the net) or checking eBay for same item would be your best bet. It appears to have a picture of what was probably the trendy kids "character" of that era - similar to spiderman, cabbage patch, pokemon etc.

That wouldn't be an old "Paul Bunion" tin yo-yo on Tom's Treasures by any chance, would it? Probably a yo-yo from the Oriental Trading Company. I would guess that it dates to the late 40's or early 50's



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Here is my find from Fort Story, at Cape Henry north of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is obviously a U.S. Military Insignia, looks to be made of copper, Can anyone date this find

From Michael at thunderhawl Collectables: I think this is a US Cavalry Rossette, these went on the side of the horses Briddle. From the looks of the attaching tabs, this was probably made in the late 1800's but could possibly be from World War 1 Hope this helps! Michael

This item is a brass rosette used by the US Army on horse harness. These were on the blinders used for horses and mules pulling waggons or artillery. They were used from 1861 untill 1945

Henry Johns

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Please look at this picture of what maybe a James Monroe political badge. I dug this last summer and have not found anyone who can identify this. The word "Independence" is above the eagle and the word "Monroe" is on the side of the man's profile. Thank you for any help.
Don Hale


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Found this ring in a friends farm field in an area where an old farm house had been torn down in 1947. There is an inscription in the band with "AGE QUOD AGIS" and what appears to be old English initials L.M.S.

Is this engraving familiar to any of you?

Gus

I may be able to shed some light on the ring you found in your friends field. The inscription is an old Latin saying: „Age quod agis” that means "Do what you are doing!” Loosely translated “whatever you do, do it well”. The 1822 inscribed on the top of the ring looks like the date. So, if you have all the initials as well as the date go to your city hall and see if you can look at the census for 1822 for the area and town where you found the ring. More than likely you will find the owner of the ring. Have fun.

Grace Taylor

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I found this relic today at an old home site near Taylorsville, KY. There was allot of troop activity in that area of KY during the Civil War.

I also found a Union Eagle "I" button there on Saturday. I'm not sure what the relic in the attached photo is... Does anyone have any ideas, or ever seen anything like this before?
Don't know what it represents, but somebody on Ebay had six of these buttons up for auction last week! Is that a tease, or what?
Gary N. Wallace

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AnchorButton1.jpg - 7412 BytesAnchorButton2.jpg - 8676 BytesThe first is a button with an anchor on it. The backmark is Howard Place Co NY. I think it is WWI or WWII but would like to know for sure
Can anyone help??
This is very similar to and may be a variation of the US Merchant Marine (Cadet) button as shown in Albert's as GO 26 B, page 288.
Gary N. Wallace

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femetal1.jpg - 9706 BytesI found this at Ft. Desoto in Florida. Someone suggested it might be a rosette. It has a tiny pearl colored ball in the middle of the horseshoe. What is it and is it worth anything?
Thank You,Kelly

We have a relic in our collection that is very similar to yours. Ours is a gold gilded Sportsman's Bridle Ornament, which dates to the mid 1800's, It was meant to be slipped over the Brow Band of a bridle, and was similar in ornamental nature to the more common Sportsman Buttons, which were used on individual hunting coats and jackets worn by members of hunt clubs, etc. Generally speaking, they had some sort of nature scene, horse figures, dogs, birds, etc. on them. Ours depicts a fawn cradled in the center of a horse shoe.

Thanks for sharing your find.

Larry Phillips

Historical Artifact Recovery and Preservation Association

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morgancoin.jpg - 12971 BytesI found this along with a set of puppy paw hooks.Its a new york state button probably pre civil war since I cant find the back of it in any of my button books.

Robert Langdon writes: Your speculation is right on the money. You have found a New York Militia button. There were several varieties of these with different backmarks. It is listed on page 198 in the Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons by Alphaeus H. Albert.

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Found in Fort Smith Arkansas. One toy indian and 20 of these little indian coin things. Was this some type of board game? mike owens

Hey Mike,

I am not sure about the token yet, but the Indian was made by Barclay and is listed as B 98 on page 80 of O'Brien's 3rd edition of collecting American-Made Toy Soldiers.

Thanks, Rob Langdon

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