✅ SOLVED Need help to ID Cross Pin

[ridger12]

Found this today in my neighbors farm field. Most coins coming out of the ground there are from the 1920s to the 1960s. I'm guessing it's from that time frame. It had a pin on the back but it was broke off. It's size is about that of a U.S. quarter. Thanks for the assistance!

 

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Found this today in my neighbors farm field. Most coins coming out of the ground there are from the 1920s to the 1960s. I'm guessing it's from that time frame. It had a pin on the back but it was broke off. It's size is about that of a U.S. quarter. Thanks for the assistance!

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Back photo showing pin?

 

[ridger12]

 

[Retired Sarge]

I see where a white maltese cross is related to the Templers. But got to wonder if it's just biker bling.

 

[Fourman110]

Likely a decorative bridal rosette. https://squinn465.wordpress.com/

The back is a bit of a clue. https://www.google.com/search?q=dec...8US788&safe=off&hl=en-US#imgrc=vX4xuR8L0SJD7M

 

[ridger12]

Thanks for the response everyone! Had a facebook member from a metal detecting group ID the pin. 8th Army. Makes sense, the previous owner was a WWII Vet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_United_States_Army

 

[vhs07]

Yep, 8th Army it is.

 

[A2coins]

Awesome pin and good ID