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Hi all It's been a long time since I have posted some finds so here are some from today... BTW if anybody knows some of the buttons please post info :) I will be researching them this week.. Sorry if the pics are to big or out of order..

Yesterday, I went to a local thrift store to look around and see what they had. I got there a little before they closed and just had enough time to look around. All the way at the end of a row of glass display cases I saw a box marked "Purple Heart". I didn't have to time to investigate or...

Yesterday, I went to a local thrift store to look around and see what they had. I got there a little before they closed and just had enough time to look around. All the way at the end of a row of glass display cases I saw a box marked "Purple Heart". I didn't have to time to investigate or...

My father has a painted WW1 Marine Helmet. The entire helmet is painted. It has the words "AEF" and "France" painted on the helmet. On the front there is an eagle with its wings spread out and a bullseye. Does anyone know the history behind this helmet and its value?

Found this piece of material with a US Navy emblem on it with a lot of older items. Just was curious as to any specific meaning or significance of it. Thanks

The button in my profile picture is the one I am talking about. Cant seem to pinpoint the era it is from. Any info appreciated. About the size of a quarter. Found with Ace 250.

Hello all. Just came back from a quick dig at an old farm. I got a great signal after digging a few very iffy ones. I'm usually a beach hunter but a friend had asked me to help find a lost ring. He told me that his farm was early 1700's and I might find something interesting in the process. So...