I found these while detecting in my backyard here in Springfield, VA less than 2 miles from the old Ravensworth Plantation off Braddock Road which was a major thoroughfare for both the Union and Confederate troops. My guess is an axle pin for the heavy iron piece and no clue on the brass medallion. Any ideas?
Well, regardless of the presence or absence of cows in the present day, that medallion is certainly a cow tag. Google "cow tag" and you'll see an exact match for the style and size.
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Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals: TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes. Military Relics: Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
Well, regardless of the presence or absence of cows in the present day, that medallion is certainly a cow tag. Google "cow tag" and you'll see an exact match for the style and size.
Baaaaaaa. An ad from my 1900 book. They have been in use at least 110 years. Good ID.
I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines. I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.
Baaaaaaa. An ad from my 1900 book. They have been in use at least 110 years. Good ID.
They were used into the 1970's at least, because when I was a kid I milked cows with these types of tags. The heavy ones were worn around the neck on a chain. Here are a few from my collection. They are fun to collect even though they give you a heart attack whenever you dig one.
The iron piece is 3/4" thick and weighs four pounds, it looks like a cut nail used for concrete.
Maybe its some kind of wedge. We may need more pics from different angles.
I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines. I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.
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Originally Posted by BuckleBoy
Classic!
We may need more pics from different angles.
