Not military...but it is a badge!

[romeo-1]

Another quick hunt in the new yard between coats of paint. I have no idea what the scale is for...something to do with cows but "not legal for trade" .

The badge was a welcome find...not sure how old it is but I was a Cub Scout 30 years ago and we never had badges like this...any idea as to age?

 

[Skelly607]

Re: Not military or very old...but it is a badge!

Sweet badge!

 

[EdleBrock]

Re: Not military or very old...but it is a badge!

Here's a possible answer for the scale:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collecti...682/2008/11/Ketchum-Scale-COWTESTING-ONLY.htm

Scales marked 'Cow Testing Only' were used only in Canada for weighing the milk of dairy cows in order to cull the herd of less productive cows. They were made by several different companies including, but not limited to Ketchum, Chatillon and Sargent & Co. with capacities of 30, 40 or 50 pounds.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Not military or very old...but it is a badge!

Good info on the scale! The badge was possibly dated to around 1917 (thanks DC Matt).

 

[mainer]

Thats a nice old badge Romeo. Didnt do too bad for a short hunt.

 

[The Patriot]

still a good hunt, looks like a keeper there.... bet you'll be surprised what will come out there...

 

[romeo-1]

still a good hunt, looks like a keeper there.... bet you'll be surprised what will come out there...

I haven't even left the yard yet! I should be out for an actual hunt this weekend!

 

[diggertim]

REALLY nice finds..........

 

[Deepdiger60]

That BS badge is great any idea on the age ? it looks bigger then normal there's more good luck this weekend Dd60

 

[romeo-1]

That BS badge is great any idea on the age ? it looks bigger then normal there's more good luck this weekend Dd60

Probably pre 1920...

 

[comfortablynumb]

World Scout Emblem 1920-1939

 

[kuger]

Re: Not military or very old...but it is a badge!

Here's a possible answer for the scale:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collecti...682/2008/11/Ketchum-Scale-COWTESTING-ONLY.htm

Scales marked 'Cow Testing Only' were used only in Canada for weighing the milk of dairy cows in order to cull the herd of less productive cows. They were made by several different companies including, but not limited to Ketchum, Chatillon and Sargent & Co. with capacities of 30, 40 or 50 pounds.

That is great info!!I never knew that!

 

[september]

Nice finds!