5 lincolns and an expert rifleman

[m.langlois]

Tried to post this but I don't think it took - sorry if it becomes a repost

Been quite a while since I posted here (around '07) but the detecting bug has bitten me again.

Here are the post worthy finds

 

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[m.langlois]

It's 5 wheats and a WWII Expert Rifle badge - if anyone has more info on the badge, it would be appreciated.

 

[scrounger d detector collector]

IZZIT STERLING ?

 

[m.langlois]

I believe it is... the rifle pendant is marked but the top part has no mark

 

[metalman531]

I was in the Army around 1991 and got the very same rifle badge.It goes on the dress uniform.Very cool find though.You just never know what you may pull up.Very cool.

 

[JW15]

Hi, I was in the Army as well and unfortunately it's not Sterling, it's a nickel finish. Ironically, the more subdued version is oxidized silver.

 

[AGBlex]

awesome finds man

 

[m.langlois]

The piece that reads "rifle" is stamped sterling.
I found this information helpful as well.
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/arbadges/blqualif.htm

Thanks for the posts

 

[jrc79inNC]

I am currently in the United States Army (and have been for a good few years) and we still to this day use the same expert qualification badge. You can buy them in a clothing and sales store with no problem. I still say it is a cool find, its not everyday you find this kind of stuff.