I dont know what it is.

[faribo]

I don't know what it is.

Anyone know what this is?
I found it where the river was rerouted through the old turn of the century dump.

The newest thing I have ever seen from there is roughly around the late 20's.

The back side has a screw on davit which is in perfect shape. It unscrewed with no resistance and the fabric gripper part is intact too.

 

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[PBK]

Re: I don't know what it is.

It appears to be a distinctive insignia or "DI"— the crest of a U.S. Army unit. I don't recognize it, but I'm sure someone here on the forum will be able to identify it for you.

 

[twister]

Re: I don't know what it is.

Not sur ewhat it is but it is a very nice find

hh twister

 

[BureFreak]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I would recommend this. I have been looking around on it for a little bit and haven't found it yet, but as you will see....there are probably thousands of pictures of insignia for you to go through. I will say it is none of the state corps, regular infantry, or special forces insignia. I'll keep looking, but good luck searching during the meantime.

Nathan

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/DUI_SSI_COA_page.htm

 

[twincapes]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I'm leaning toward it being an Oregon National Guard unit, but havent been able to make a positive ID.

 

[bongo1962]

Re: I don't know what it is.

Is the lone star blue squirrel nuts? I thought I had seen all the DI's, never seen that one, cool find. Bongo

 

[faribo]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I don't know what you are asking, but here is another pic of it.

 

[bongo1962]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I don't know what you are asking, but here is another pic of it.

sorry, poor attempt at humor. Bongo

 

[Eddy1H]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I am not sure what it is but I am sure there is some one here that does, That is one cool find,
congrats

Eddy

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: I don't know what it is.

It's from the Nation Guard, Anti-Aircraft Artillery.

http://www.cdsg.org/reprint PDFs/CACHeraldry.pdf

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: I don't know what it is.

They are still in business... But I don't know about the squirl!

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/1-216ada.htm

 

[ringfinder]

Re: I don't know what it is.

They are still in business... But I don't know about the squirl!

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/1-216ada.htm

Thanks Montana, great research!! Neat find Faribo!

HH, Ringfinder

 

[mad max]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I dont think its a squirrel, I think its a prarrie dog.

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I don't think its a squirrel, I think its a prairie dog.

I dunno... I can find "squirrel" in heraldry - but not "prairie dog".

http://www.heraldryclipart.com/symbolism/s.html

 

[TreasureTales]

Re: I don't know what it is.

faribo, welcome to TreasureNet. Thanks for posting pix of your find. Whether it's a squirrel or a prairie dog (or some other rodent), it's a very nice find. Congrats. Looking forward to seeing more stuff from the dump.

 

[faribo]

Re: I don't know what it is.

Thanks!

This is awesome.

Grampa was Air Defense Artillery in WW2.
I was Field Artillery during that crap in the 90's.

And, I am an hour south of St Paul.

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: I don't know what it is.

Cool... and I forgot my manners...

Welcome to Treasure Net and we look forward to hearing from you again! It's kinda cool you found something with a connection...

 

[pgill]

Re: I don't know what it is.

Welcome Faribo to the site, that badge is quite a stunner..... I am sure you will find much more at that site, so do not give up.

God bless
Peter

 

[blurr]

Re: I don't know what it is.

I dont think its a squirrel, I think its a prarrie dog.

Actually, it would be a gopher. Minnesota is the "gopher" state.

John

 

[River Rat]

Re: I don't know what it is.

Ah hah, so that's what's the critter is. Neat find!

RR