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Jun 29, 2008, 12:31 PM
#1
What would this be?
I found this while diving in the St Lawrence River area (NY) and a large Cent piece dated 1810. I placed a current quarter to help with size. The rifles look to be flintlock of type crossed. A #4 on the top (it looks as though it is missing another number) and the letter C below. On the back are 2 lines one to the #4 and one to the C and then one to a missing # or letter. I thought perhaps a hat pin or lapel piece? Though I see no place missing to pin. It is brass I believe and has not been cleaned. Should I clean it and if so with what, or leave be? Thanks I am new to computers/forums and hope to learn and share much here. It is pictured front and back here. Bob
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Jun 29, 2008, 12:36 PM
#2
Re: What would this be?
U.S. Army infantry insignia, ?4th Regiment, Company C.
It probably dates pre-1903, when the crossed muskets were replaced by Springfield rifles. However, muskets were reinstated on the insignia in 1924.
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Jun 29, 2008, 12:50 PM
#3
Re: What would this be?
U.S. Army ?4th Infantry, Company "C"
Crossed rifles (muskets) = Infantry
Yours is a hat pin, circa late 1800s. Post Civil War (Indian Wars era).
UPDATE: Damnit PBK... you're too fast! LMAO...
Well I agree with PBK.
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Jul 01, 2008, 08:46 PM
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Jul 01, 2008, 08:48 PM
#5
Re: What would this be?
Welcome to Treasure Net!
Keep on posting...
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Jul 02, 2008, 05:59 AM
#6
Re: What would this be?
that would be a very nice find!
if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!
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Jul 02, 2008, 05:56 PM
#7
Re: What would this be?
 Originally Posted by plehbah
They also seem to possibly have a "gritty" patina that is consistent with being submerged in land or water.
In land or water... as oppossed to...
mustard? 
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Jul 02, 2008, 08:30 PM
#8
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: What would this be?
Well...these Would Be cats.
(If they had tails and whiskers, were made out of flesh and bone, meowed, and walked around on all fours)
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, 1820s or 1830s
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 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.
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Jul 02, 2008, 10:49 PM
#9
Re: What would this be?
Originally Posted by diverdude
Thank you so much!
Just a guess, but based on the location of the number "4", I would think there was another number in front of that?
There are some similarly styled badges about 2/3rd's the way down this page:
http://www.caldwellandcompany.net/MoreStuff.html
F.
Quote of Sir Joshua Reynolds': "There is no expedient, to which a man will not resort; to avoid the real labor, of thinking."
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