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Category Archives: Metal Detecting
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This is a 17th century gaming token: the first image is a Type 7 Hatching or grid. Two or more parallel lines at 90 degrees the other side on the is a Type 2 initials any style of lettering. … Continue reading
This lead lump turned out to be something very cool! I nearly threw it out with the shotgun shells and bits of lead I found. BUT When I cleaned the clay and dirt off I noticed it had a flower … Continue reading
Button from a prisoner’s clothing. … Continue reading
I was out detecting today for a quick hour or two and found what I thought was a George V penny but when I got it home and cleaned some of the muck off it I found it was slightly … Continue reading
I was out detecting today for a quick hour or two and found what I thought was a George V penny but when I got it home and cleaned some of the muck off it I found it was slightly … Continue reading
I am having a bit of a dry spell detecting wise but I did find something interesting. This old bottle and lid. It’s an odd octagonal shape, is heavy white glass and says ‘outdoor girl’ on the bottom with the letters … Continue reading
Found another military button today. It says 104th Bengal Fusiliers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/104th_Regiment_of_Foot_(Bengal_Fusiliers) 104th Formed in 1862 and lasted till amalgamation in 1881. Could be from any time in between, but likely to be early as the battalion was Ireland based from … Continue reading
One of three pieces that made up a medieval sword hanger. Circa 1500-1600. I remember reading about sword hangers in John Carter of Mars. I had no idea what they were until now. There is a record of similar on … Continue reading