Mystery Badge - Wow

[philipknaggs]

Hi Everyone,

I am very new here. Do a lot of detecting... I found this on the island of Tobago in the Caribbean, near an old fort that dates back to the 1700's.

I found this USA badge in great condition, and showed it to a visiting (very knowledgeable) friend from Virginia. He became quite excited when he saw it. He said that this was the 1st time he had ever seen anything like it reading "THE" United States of America. He also said that it is a serious collector piece with a high worth.

Can anyone tell me about it? Date it?

Picture attached!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

looks more like a buckle plate than a badge

welcome to Tnet

 

[mud dog (aka) Salty Dog]

I'm saying buckle too,pretty cool find

 

[Westfront]

Looks modern to me. Cool find anyways!

 

[philipknaggs]

looks more like a buckle plate than a badge

welcome to Tnet

Thanks for the welcome guys! And yes.... a buckle it is. Any idea how old?

 

[CRUSADER]

looks more like a buckle plate than a badge

welcome to Tnet

Thanks for the welcome guys! And yes.... a buckle it is. Any idea how old?

looking at the construction, no older than 50 years old.

 

[romeo-1]

A "Buckle Bunny" would be proud to wear that!

 

[johnnyblaze]

Is that rod along the back iron?

 

[soupie]

Tobago,now that sounds nice and warm
A little relaxing on the beach,some conch,a cold brew and a shark sandwich...
Oh,Welcome to Tnet PK
Like the buckle,no idea when or what it was made for...but nice...
HH Soup

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I agree . . . this buckle looks to be of modern construction and design.
Possibly from the late 1950's or early 60's.

Welcome to Tnet Philip!

 

[dfx willy]

cool looking buckle phil!! keep us updated on your finds from your cozy warm island willy