BATHING SUIT INSPECTOR

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

I had a nice variety of finds today. I tried a different corner of an old field and pulled a few keepers

The best find of the day is the pin. Not sure of age but really neat. Two small tombac buttons and another button missing the back shank that looks like some one tried to notch the edges. 1917, 1925 Wheats and a 1937-D Buffalo round out the coins.
The disc with two holes in it has me stumped Not really sure if it was ever a coin....
The edges look cliped. I am sure that it is copper. This one had me prayin' when I picked it from the dirt Oh well.
I got my first colonial camera filter And the find that is a truly one of a kind, the badge.
I have no Idea what this is. BATHING SUIT INSPECTOR, 23 Open to ideas on this one. I will wear it proudly

VPR

 

[thrillathahunt]

Yes, there really were bathing suit inspectors in the 1920's and 30's that would check the ladies' suits to see if they were "proper"



Nice find!!!

 

[dwayne sueno]

congrats on the badge, VPR!
don't think it's too late to wear that one.
bathing suits need more inspection than ever these days,
and I think your'e well fit for the task!

dwayne

 

[Chug And Red]

well you could get it restored then the next time you go detecting on a beach wear it and see how long it takes to get slapped or the police called on you!!!!

 

[daroofa]

Neat badge...I wonder what the fascination was with the number 23 back in the day

 

[muleskinner]

Everything you got seems old. Which I think is really cool. The badge is way cool!

 

[Bootyhunter1971]

Neat badge...I wonder what the fascination was with the number 23 back in the day

Maybe not a fascination at all, maybe these number 23 employees were chosen so late because obviously they were irresponsible!! I mean, they couldn't even keep up with their badges

 

[olekyground]

tHAT IS AWESOME! ITHE HISTORY BEHIND IT. I NEVER KNEW THERE WERE ACTUAL INSPECTORS THAT SPECIALIZED IN CHECKING BATHING SUITES

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Looks like it was a coin VPR .Nice finds ! You are really diggin ' like a wild man lately ..proud of U !! The badge is cool . Wear it proudly . CMD

 

[Tank69]

BATHING SUIT INSPECTOR, 23 isnt that what Sandman calls himself ?......or was that Treasure Hunter lol ....I dunno it sounded good

 

[goldcoastwayne]

Very nice finds! I about fell over laughing looking at your "bathing suit inspector" badge. Do you think they got paid for that job or did they pay for the privilege?

Apparently, badges are quite active in the Northeast, even today.....lol

http://www.lavallette.org/beach/badges.htm

Excellent piece of memorabilia....don't think that would work on the bathing suits in South Florida, or lack thereof! Glad I live in S. Fl near the beach..

goldcoastwayne

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

neat stuff! too bad that badge is not complete
cool finds congrats!

 

[Dixiedigger]

Nice haul, looks like you had a great hunt.

 

[mainer]

Good stuff VPR! That badge is cool.

 

[diggertim]

Great finds The badge is a really neat piece of bygone times....

Tim

 

[2bits]

Bathing suit inspector is great! HH
Doc

 

[CRUSADER]

Yes, there really were bathing suit inspectors in the 1920's and 30's that would check the ladies' suits to see if they were "proper"



Nice find!!!

I bet they were lining up for that job

 

[september]

Nice finds!

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Yes, there really were bathing suit inspectors in the 1920's and 30's that would check the ladies' suits to see if they were "proper"



Nice find!!!

I bet they were lining up for that job

I bet they were willing to work overtime too

VPR