1855 Brass Springfield Rifle Band, 1934 Belgian Franc & Other Finds from Yesterday

[mangum]

Had a four day weekend, hunted every day. Days 1-3 found basically nothing. I found all of this yesterday. (isn't that crazy how hunting goes) Did some research on the brass band & almost positive it's from an 1855 Springfield (any more insight would be appreciated) The Franc was a neat & unusual find as well. Lots of other finds as well. Many hours put in this weekend! Can't wait to hit this spot again! HH!

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[oldsalty19]

interesting items.......nice hunting

[mangum]

interesting items.......nice hunting

Thank you sir!

[mangum]

Found a reproduction online of the brass band, how I ID'd it (guess this is what she looked like new)
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[Erik in NJ]

Your "franc" says Good For 1 F...it's Belgian, but are you sure it's not some sort of token? It doesn't really strike me as a coin, but I could be wrong. Last item looks like a tape dispenser.

[mangum]

The same thought crossed my mind but there are two pieces broken off (looks like the one piece would get in the way if it was a tape dispenser) can't find anything like it online although I agree it's some sort of dispenser

[idahotokens]

Erik is correct - the Belgian piece is a token. The phrase, "Bon Pour" is the key - it means "Good For". Can't tell you any more about it, tho.
John in the Great 208

[mangum]

Erik is correct - the Belgian piece is a token. The phrase, "Bon Pour" is the key - it means "Good For". Can't tell you any more about it, tho.
John in the Great 208

Thanks for the insight on this.

[idahotokens]

Oops! I was wrong. The Belgian piece is not a token (regardless of the "good for" wording) - it is a coin issued by the government. It is listed as Yeoman #28 in quantity of 10 million +. That particular variety was made 1922-34, and a very similar variety, Yeoman #28.1 was made 1922-35. The difference in the two varieties is that the former carries the French word, "Belgique" whereas the latter carries the Flemish word, "Belgie". Sorry about that! I learn something every day...
John in the Great 208

[SOLExDIGGERx808]

Hey great finds=) keep digging...HH

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[Tenspeed]

Great finds Josh! I am glad you are getting the hang of the MXT. Had fun hunting with you Sunday (boy that is a long drive though!).

[JimDon]

Josh,
You definitely nailed it with the Springfield band. That is a really cool find and definitely should get you points on the board. Interesting Belgium coin. MD'n is feast or famine. Get used to it especially when you relic hunt.

[mangum]

Great finds Josh! I am glad you are getting the hang of the MXT. Had fun hunting with you Sunday (boy that is a long drive though!).

Thanks Hardy, glad you & John were able to come up. We'll have to plan another hunt for the fall or winter

[lost hunter]

Looks like its from the old Krag

[mangum]

Looks like its from the old Krag

I checked the 1892 - 1901 Springfield parts and those bands don't match the band I found (don't think they were brass but I could be wrong). Those bands are also thinner than this one. The 1855 reproduction I found (is in this thread) seems to be a dead match. I've also seen similar images of these bands that were dug at Civil War camps.

[lost hunter]

Your right Krag was not brass