how old

[rocky raccoon]

the buttons,the 1 w/2 holes does not have a back,the star button has a square shank all rusted,the spoon is stamped MED DEPT USA,the tap age?

 

[creskol]

I think the spoon is from the Medical Department of the United States Army, and is pre WWII .. probably the 1920's era, but I could be wrong.

 

[rocky raccoon]

thank you for the info

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

the buttons,the 1 w/2 holes does not have a back,the star button has a square shank all rusted,

Any chance of seeing the square rusted shank? It will be very helpful in dating this unusual button..

 

[Mackaydon]

I agree with Creskol about the spoon.
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75862
Don.....

 

[rocky raccoon]

how about the tap?

 

[kccj76]

Could the tap be a spile for sapping Maples?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its a barrrel tap. Nice find.