My first real post, look what I found! UPDATED!!!

[catchdogcross]

Here's the rest of the medal pics, thank you all for posting and emails all help and imput is much appreciated! I can't think of a better find to use as my first post... ENJOY!


I was stealth detecting a country club beach in the sand around the old swingsets and I heard a loud "BEEP BEEP, BEEP BEEP!!" from my Tiger Shark. I pulled this from the ground, I think it's made of copper I scraped "the big guy's" nose when I dug him up and it's shiny copper. I need help restoring it, no date on it. have more pics.

Width of medal with dime as reference

back of medal, appears to be virgin mary with people on either side of her kneeling and praying, it's amazingly detailed!

Front of medal, detail amazing...

 

[1491]

Re: My first real post, look what I found!

Looks like Jesus needs to use zinc oxide on his nose if He's gonna spend time in the sun!

 

[SusanMN]

Re: My first real post, look what I found!

Love the Tigershark! Its as adept at finding things on land as it is in the water. As for cleaning, I'd start with soap and water and if that doesn't work, try a soak in olive oil for a few days. Last resort is a soak in lemon juice which works real well on copper but lightens it to new copper color.

 

[Pepper2004]

Re: My first real post, look what I found!

That's cool! I can't wait to see it cleaned up!

 

[kimsdad]

Re: My first real post, look what I found!

Nice find! Congrats on the find and your first post!!

 

[eathabs]

Re: My first real post, look what I found!

I hope you don't mind, I re-sized it.

Hal

 

[kdismuke1]

Re: My first real post, look what I found!

Super find.