A head scratcher, chime in relic hunters

WeaponsUSMC · Jul 18, 2010

I found this yesterday at the same place I found the Barber and Merc and when I pulled it out of the ground I thought it may be a buckle. With all the designs on it I knew there was a pattern on it, but couldn't tell what it was........until tonight and a few hundred looks. It is made out of metal and about the same thickness of all the Civil War buckles I have seen in the past (sorry I have no clue as to what type of metal). It was kind of bent out of shape, so I have straightened some of it. After looking over and over at this piece, and doing more straightning, the face and helmet finaly have shown themselves to me (how many times does it take a Jarhead to look at something, turn it over and over, until a face finaly appears?). Any idea's or info would be great. Oh yea, my town was established in 1811 when Fort Findlay was built on the Blanchard River. Thanks in advance for any help....HH......Bill

jdsarasin8194 · Jul 18, 2010

looks almost like a roman emporer... or Alexander the Great
....possibilities.... :icon_scratch:

Bramblefind · Jul 18, 2010

This reminds me of a What Is it? I had -

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,319170.0.html

Bigcypresshunter found this picture of the goddess Minerva-

Old Fart in TN · Jul 18, 2010

looks like the same goddess for sure.

{Sentinel} · Jul 18, 2010

I've been Civil War relic hunting for a long time....Can't say I've ever seen one of these before. It looks like it could be a hat pin, something worn in the same way as a Jeff Davis/Hardee Hat Pin. Very sweet find though!!! :headbang:

WeaponsUSMC · Jul 18, 2010

That is exactly the same person, well atleast a small part of the unknown is now known. Lets see what else is found out about it. Great job so far.

bclark · Jul 18, 2010

Wanted to say Semper Fi. Nice find as well. I worked up in ur area for a few months and lived outta the country inn and suites next to the movie theater off of the interstate. Nice area.