Anybody know what it is? Identity solved!!!

[wizard]

Anybody have any idea what this is?? Identity Solved!!!

[kierdan]

Anybody have any idea what this is??

what does the other side look like? and about how big is it?

[wizard]

It use to have a pin and it broke off and i cant see any marks... any tips on what to clean it with?? Its an inch tall and about 3/4 inch wide!

[Montana Jim]

It's a military crest for an Air Force Command or US Army Unit... you have the picture on it's side.




You can clean it with anything short of acid... it's not valuable and maybe you can get something to stand out, litle words, that'll help identify it.

Maybe some simple green and a toothbrush or something?

Maybe I can figure it out... by the way - welcome to treasure net!

[wizard]

Thanks for the welcome there! Montana Jim, and the info. I thought i had found something good, but oh well..

[Montana Jim]

Thanks for the welcome there! Montana Jim, and the info. I thought i had found something good, but oh well..

EVERYthing we find is good... just not gold! I looked at several hundred crests and could not find one that was close enough to consider a match...

Maybe someone else can help you out. If you can make out sanything on the scroll at the bottom there may be a chance!

[wizard]

I will try cleaning it and see if I can find something... how would you clean brass?? i think it is brass? if not brass maybe copper? so Montana how would you clean it

[trikikiwi]

Welcome wizard and I hope to see many more treasure finds like this from you. That will help make up for my lack of finds lately

Montana Jim is right about seeing if we can read the motto on the scroll. It will almost certainly be the key to indentifying the crest.

I have found a Regimental crest that is very similar with regard to the colors and shape of shield - but obviously otherwise different.


It belongs to the Chemical Corps Regiment and the motto means " Let us rule the battle by means of the elements"

Which is a bit scary

Mike

[wizard]

I wish i could see what is on the scroll trikikiwi, but i dont know how to clean it! any ideas?? oh and thanks for the welcome there buddy!

[wizard]

Welcome wizard and I hope to see many more treasure finds like this from you. That will help make up for my lack of finds lately

Montana Jim is right about seeing if we can read the motto on the scroll. It will almost certainly be the key to indentifying the crest.

I have found a Regimental crest that is very similar with regard to the colors and shape of shield - but obviously otherwise different.



It belongs to the Chemical Corps Regiment and the motto means " Let us rule the battle by means of the elements"

Which is a bit scary

Mike

The crest has two words, the first word is hard to idnetify but ends with E, O. the second word says RAPIDAMENTE.... I live close to the Mexican border this might be a mexican crest, because RAPIDAMENTE, means fast in spanish!! that is what i have on the words on the crest for now..

[wizard]

Identity solved it is a 124 th cavalry Regiment that was sent to guard the Mexico- America borders during world war.... The crest says "GOLPEO RAPIDAMENTE" which means strike quickly in Spanish....Thanks to all those who helped really appreciate the warm welcomes!

info on this page

http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/1940/124.htm

more info.

http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/124th.htm

[Montana Jim]

Way to go!

Cool find and great ID - all on your own too!

[wizard]

Thanks there Montana Jim!!

[kierdan]

hey wtg on the id a little bit of determination paid off. Welcome to the board and cant wait to see else you dig.

[wizard]

Thanks kierdan, Yea it took sometime but i along with the help of you guys figured it out! hope you enjoyed this post... I look forward to seeing what you guys dig up in the future!

[trikikiwi]

Good on you wizard

How did you manage to read the motto?

-and thanks for the private message.

Cheers, Mike

[wizard]

I was able to read the message because i cleaned it up a little... water, soap and a soft brush did the job... It is not very visable but under a good light and good magnifying glass you can tell thats what it says!! Thanks again Mike!