A French pig, Maries bracelet and a few other relics

Nepa-Will

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A French pig, Marie's bracelet and a few other relics

Went back to the foundation where I found that Flying Eagle. Found 4 more wheats. But started digging some relics. I have been shying away from relics this year, and don't know why because I really like the stories they tell. Found a metal cast pig that was made in France. Thought that was really neat. Also found a Navy insignia. Maybe for a hat. The metal thing with the bird looks like a lighter case. (Like a zippo). The bracelet says Marie. After doing a little research. Marie's last name was Burkhart and was born in 1937.

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Title made me laugh we used to be English Pigs....lol
 

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Pretty neat stuff Will. This weather makes you want to stay out in the woods, doesn't it?
 

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Cool navy piece, and finding the pig is really cool.
 

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Congrats on pulling those cool keepers Nepa. :occasion14: I'd have gone back there too. Which detector were you swinging?
 

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Congrats on pulling those cool keepers Nepa. :occasion14: I'd have gone back there too. Which detector were you swinging?

Thanks Loco. I was swing the Deus. As much as I love the ATP. It hasn't found anything there in a long time.
 

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Um...the mystery is solved. The French Pig was hunting truffles when it became lost. So, your pig is refined, not brash or uncouth. Great hunt! Sub8-)
 

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The "metal thing with a bird" appears to be a circa 1900 match safe for carrying matches rather than a lighter case. I like finding the little cast iron animals too and yours is in great condition but probably not too old since it shows little rust.
 

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