 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 |
 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. |
 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. |
 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!! |
 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 Regards
John
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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. 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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,
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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 |
 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. |
 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 Hope this helps some,
Rob |
 Can Anyone Identify this?? Thanks Joe |
 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: |
 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
http://www.1-114infantry.org/114%20lineage.htm Take care! Brian |
 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. |
 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. |
 Can anyone give us an idea of the value of these tokens Thank you in advance for your help. 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: 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. |
 Can you identify this? Found in Upstate New York on an island. Please advise. Thank You Thank you in advance for your help. Thanks to John Wright - he helped me identify my item, it's a tail coat badge from the Scottish regiments in North America and he told us what the inscription means.... ME IMPUNE LACESSET Nobody assails us with impunity is the motto of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, a mix of the old 42nd of Foot the Royal Highlanders. 84th of foot and others I believe QUICQUID AUT FACERE AUI PATI Whatever is to be performed or endured Is the motto found on all Highland regiment devices of the 18th Century…
Thanks Again Scott
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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. |
 Can you tell me the value of this I found this near the Atlantic Thank You Tim from NC
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 |
 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 |
 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 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 |
 Found this buckle in a bottle dump any help identifying would be appreciated KEN |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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. |
 This is a button I dug in Augusta GA can anyone provide info, Thank You Jimmy |
 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 |
 This is a beer bottle I dug in Augusta GA can anyone provide info, Thank You Jimmy ROB LANGDON SAYS With regards to your beer bottle, a valuable resource for identification is the Beer Bottle Library at: BEER BOTTLE LIBRARY |
 This is a pin I dug in Augusta GA can anyone provide info, Thank You Jimmy |
 Hello, Does anyone out there know if the shield on this brooch/pendant has any significance? Thanks , Terri Williams |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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
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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.
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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 |
 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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 as i see on this token it says the date 1870 grand lodge of illinois, knights of pythias on one side, next side says golden jubilee chicago sept 5-6-7 anniverary 1864. just was wondering what something like this would be worth & the rareness of a token like this ,i been trying to find out about it but so far , nothing. if you can help i would be one happy person. Thanks Jeff
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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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 We found this pump at an old abandon farm in Kansas at an old rock house. I can tell it was a pump and looks like it may have been a working pump. But I have never seen one this small being used for anything. Would you have any idea about what it was used for. As you can see it is really rusty. Has any one any suggestion on how to preserve it. Don Harrisonville, Mo.
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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.
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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
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 THE NEXT THREE ITEMS Are from Hamburg. The third town, Hamburg, was founded by Henry Shultz about 150 years ago. It was the home dock of a thriving steamboat business between Hamburg and Charleston, and in five years had grown into a flourishing town. The down river tobacco and cotton trade was so good that Charleston merchants financed and built a railroad from Charleston to Hamburg. Mr. Shultz built a 26 mile plank road all the way to Edgefield to enable the wagons to keep moving during the rainy season. After only 20 years, Hamburg had become a boom town. It is recorded that it wasn’t uncommon to find several hundred wagons backed up on the plank road to deliver their goods to Hamburg. At that time, Augusta businessmen started devising ways to take business away from Hamburg. The Augusta canal was built to allow upcountry planters to use the river and pass above the rapids into Augusta. The final death to Hamburg came when the railroad built a trestle bridge to Augusta changing Hamburg from being a terminal point to just a stop along the way to Augusta. After about 50 years, Hamburg, like its predecessors, perished.This isThe area where all these artifact where dug it is now a golf course the end of a great place to recover history Jim |
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 I dug these in a old field in augusta georgia .dont know what they are |
 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 |
 toy car that I found on a field that has been used as a camping grounds for many years. The car was red (as can tell by a little bit of paint still left on it), but I can't make out any markings on it. Any information about it would be great |
 Found this at an old fairgrounds. Size of USA large cent. Looks like a man skiing, surrounded by foreign language. Other side says No Cash Value. Any ideas? |
 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. |
 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, |
 This button was found at a 1812 home site. It reads ORANGE LONDON EXTRA FINE on the back, and is a half the size of a dime. Thank You! |
 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 |
< 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. |
 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
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 Hi,I live in Sebastian,Fl and i found this metal-detecting on the beach,i cant seem to find any info on it so i thought i"d check with a pro,or perhaps if you could tell me where to look for info i would greatly appreciate it,thank you very much. |
 brass eagle flag pole topper I found while metal detecting a park in Spokane, Washington I would like to find out when the eagle topper dates to. I believe it is 19th century U.S. Army. It is silver colored. It could even be GAR related. I have seen eagles like this one on Gettysburg relic desk sets and plaques made after the war. Thank You Steve Warren |
 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 |
 My company was recently renovating a home in the older section of London Ontario (Canada) and we came across a copper cylinder that is 8 1/2" in length and 3/4" in diameter. Each end has a 1" cap that comes off to reveal a cavity that is 6 1/4" deep on one end and 1 1/8" deep on the other end. We have no idea what this could have been used for and are most curious to find out. If you can help at all we would be most appreciative. Regards, Judy Gagnon |
 I need to figure out what kind of bullet this is and about the year. I found it in my back yard next to a creek which has said to be linked to where the Civil War took place. I don't know anything about it at all other than the fact it hasn't been fired. Thank You, Tammy Rob Langdon says: Looks to me to be 3 ring, either a .54 or .58, Union Minie, probably of French origin |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 This was found by a detecting buddy called Mark. Would any one have any idea of a date for this bar brooch found in kent.
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 Can anyone help identify this item. Identified by Shelly K. What you have is a "Silent Butler". It was a classy way for folks to walk around the room and empty the ashtrays back in early 1900's. Nice find! |
 Can anyone help identify this item. On it it says MULBERRY STREET |
 Can anyone help identify this item. It is about the size of a dime and was found near an old house that was torn down in the 50's |
 My friend Roger found this item, can anyone ID and date and value if any,it seems to be a US metal or something,it may be military?Inscription reads on (front) EVACUATION OF NEW YORK BY THE BRITISH 1783 1893 Centennial. (Back) CENTENNIAL WASHINGTON ENTERING NEW YORK November 25 1783 |
 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 |
 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?
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 Found this item in ploughed field in Kent UK. Very thin copper alloy measuring 20mm high and 20mm wide as you can see it has been flattened. any ideas ?. Thanks and regards Pat Barnett |
  The 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 sureCan 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 |
  This is an odd shaped piece of brass. My uncle and I found several of these on property that used to be Fort Johnston in NC. It was build in 1745 and was used through the Civil War. Any help would be appreciated.IDENTIFIED BY LANIS JOHNSON!! The items shown in the photo are door/stall latchets that slipped thru a slot on the door and door seal to latch in the inside of the room. There would be a ring on the inside to secure it. On the stalls, [rare] because of the need to privacy was used in the same order.
P.S. These were forged on property for many years. It would be impossible
to date them because it was a standard item on farms as was the custom
of making their own hardware...1700s to late 1800s. After the civil war, when
factories were prompted to produce everything for a "quick fix" to re-unify the
country, then it was possible to buy this type of item...rightfully so, since
most farms lost their help to poverty and then slowly to slave freedom. |
 Can Anyone Help Identify??Michael Pieckiel says: Looks like a sacrificial zinc plate used to prevent corrosion in steel sea-going vessels. Idea is that the plate will corrode instead of the steel hull to which it is attached. |
 I 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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 I 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. |
 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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