1888 Bayonet Badge/Spanish Silver!!

Garabaldi · Oct 24, 2011

Having a great week. Finally after more than 3 years of detecting, found my first Spanish Real. Found an interesting Silver Bayonet Badge. Not sure what this is.
All the best.
G

Garabaldi · Oct 26, 2011

Realman1000000000000 said:
Upon closer look the first letter might be an E. If so it might be the high school of one of these cities. Eastham, Easthampton, Easton, Essex, or Everett

I believe the initials are E.G.S. I originally thought the initials were the cadets initials, but you may be correct the initials represent the school. The two examples of the ones you gave a link to have the initials of the school on the badge then attached is a separate piece with the cadets initials. :dontknow:

gmanlight · Oct 27, 2011

Surprising to here its your first Spanish coin with all your great finds.
Well congrats and enjoy .

DownEastDetectorist · Oct 28, 2011

This most closely resembles Old English calligraphy letters. Examples of the H and the G are here. I think it's an H

http://karenswhimsy.com/public-doma...-alphabet-a-z/old-english-alphabet-a-z-3.shtm

DownEastDetectorist · Oct 28, 2011

Here's another example http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/old-english-lettering/old-english-lettering-3.shtm

DownEastDetectorist · Oct 28, 2011

One more :P http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/letters-in-old-english/letters-in-old-english-3.shtm

Garabaldi · Oct 28, 2011

Realman I think your correct. I will have to try and find out what High School was around in 1888 that begins with an E. :dontknow:

Thanks for your efforts.
g

DownEastDetectorist · Oct 28, 2011

START WITH Eastham, Easthampton, Easton, Essex, or Everett

HISPAN · Oct 28, 2011

nice Reale ...congrats ! :thumbsup:

H

Garabaldi · Oct 28, 2011

Realman1000000000000 said:
START WITH Eastham, Easthampton, Easton, Essex, or Everett

Will do.
Thanks! :icon_thumleft:

ANTIQUARIAN · Oct 28, 2011

Great finds G! :notworthy:

Love the Spanish silver! :thumbsup:

Dave

CoilFisher · Oct 28, 2011

MaineRelic said:
Congrats on your first Spainish , I have yet to find a confirmed Spainish silver in 4 yrs of detecting . That said . I think I like the Bayonet badge better than the silver Interesting piece ! ! Nice finds M.R.

LOL, I dont expect to ever find one. That is why when I even find anything nostalgic I am pumped. It is always such a surprise as you dont know what is under the turf.

Nice finds!