railroad depot

Anyone have a clue what the round object is with a star embossed on it? I have placed it next to a piece of a lantern/reflector thingy found nearby. Both objects were found in an old rail car tear down area that dates to the civil war. The circular round object is made of what appears to be...

Hello Everyone, Here's my weekend report: Our Relic Rangers club hunted several permission sites that include a historic railroad depot and bunkhouse camp, a mid 1800's homestead and a 1900 built home. We recovered some nice coins as well as vintage jewelry and some old relics. This was the...