Check this stunner out

[Joe-Dirt]

This is the sterling badge thing my buddy dug at our new permission, it look hand done and rang up a 97 on the Deus l. I’m kinda jealous, not gonna lie😂

 

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[pepperj]

This is the sterling badge thing my buddy dug at our new permission, it look hand done and rang up a 97 on the Deus l. I’m kinda jealous, not gonna lie😂

Add me to the list of envy.
That's what it is all about, right there!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Add me to the list of envy.
That's what it is all about, right there!

Crazy right?!

 

[sibbley]

That's sweet!

 

[The Rebel]

That's an amazing find as well as the tooling that was done.

 

[Blak bart]

Wow !! That's pretty !!

 

[billb]

Amazing
Thank you for sharing

 

[bologna321]

Museum worthy, amazing

 

[pepperj]

This is the sterling badge thing my buddy dug at our new permission, it look hand done and rang up a 97 on the Deus l. I’m kinda jealous, not gonna lie😂

What is the letting on the bottom?

 

[jewelerguy]

that's awesome. I can't quite make out what the name or word is at the bottom. Appears to be a horse drawn fire wagon, so I'm going to say it's a hand made fireman's badge. I would guess circa 1880's. Amazing.

 

[ncsuwolf]

that's awesome. I can't quite make out what the name or word is at the bottom. Appears to be a horse drawn fire wagon, so I'm going to say it's a hand made fireman's badge. I would guess circa 1880's. Amazing.

If I read correctly it says “hose” at the bottom, which lines up with your guess

 

[Red-Coat]

that's awesome. I can't quite make out what the name or word is at the bottom. Appears to be a horse drawn fire wagon, so I'm going to say it's a hand made fireman's badge. I would guess circa 1880's. Amazing.

If I read correctly it says “hose” at the bottom, which lines up with your guess

I agree. Here's a later one from New York:

It's a fantastic find, and there can't be many of them around.

 

[Mackaydon]

A unique save; congrats !!
Don in SoCal

 

[Joe-Dirt]

What is the letting on the bottom?

We think it says “hose”🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[Silvermonkey]

That badge is quite something! The details are fantastic. Congrats to your friend. Thanks for posting.

 

[Nathan W]

Bada**

 

[ironhorse]

What a show piece!
Exquisite work in the engraving.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Just a fabulous piece ! Congrats on a great find.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

What a GREAT find - congrats !

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

This is one amazing find! I'm voting a banner recovery