Sentimental Soldier Find

Holly_squirrel · Mar 22, 2013

I couldn't be happier if I had found gold. Found this at my parents house, which had been my great grandparents home... And it's the home where my grandfather and his brother were born.

We lost my grandfather in a traumatic way last year... We use to discuss his life and history ... It was important to me to carry it on. We use to talk about WWII alot. He and his brother volunteered, only my grandfather made it home.

Finding a toy of his and a soldier at that... Is just really really special to me. Thanks for letting me share.

Holly_squirrel · Mar 22, 2013

HollySnow said:
I couldn't be happier if I had found gold. Found this at my parents house, which had been my great grandparents home... And it's the home where my grandfather and his brother were born.

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We lost my grandfather in a traumatic way last year... We use to discuss his life and history ... It was important to me to carry it on. We use to talk about WWII alot. He and his brother volunteered, only my grandfather made it home.

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Finding a toy of his and a soldier at that... Is just really really special to me. Thanks for letting me share.

What sort of metal is it that it held up so wonderfully in the ground for 75 years?

Peyton Manning · Mar 22, 2013

see? and you were about to give up

neuseman · Mar 22, 2013

That is awesome! Sorry to hear about your grandfather. I salute him and his brother for serving and defending our country, and you for finding part of his past! God bless you!

plymouthian12 · Mar 22, 2013

it is probably lead a thank you to your Grandfather

dieselram94 · Mar 22, 2013

HollySnow said:
What sort of metal is it that it held up so wonderfully in the ground for 75 years?

Holly, I would guess diecast or pewter. But I am really not sure. Nice find! Never give up on anything especially detecting. The ground is never done giving up treasures!

dieselram94 · Mar 22, 2013

Finds like this with a connection like it has to your grandfather are rare and precious. Our country is lucky to have had him serving.

wvwildman · Mar 22, 2013

nice find congrats HH its made out of lead

Holly_squirrel · Mar 22, 2013

Thank you so much everybody for your nice comments... They don't make em anymore like they did back then... People were just differnt... It's a shame. But glad he was a big part of my life.

Holly_squirrel · Mar 22, 2013

jeff-gordon said:
see? and you were about to give up

I thought of your comment when I found it. I thought to myself... Well the earth offered up this elephant one of its treasures

Peyton Manning · Mar 22, 2013

trust me I'm a Doctor (not really)

Peyton Manning · Mar 22, 2013

and it'll be fun to see the reactions to your elephant comment

Gold Maven · Mar 22, 2013

Cool.
By the shape of his helmet, looks like WW1 style soldier.

wheatfinder13 · Mar 22, 2013

Very special find

John_Deere · Mar 22, 2013

Wow, that's awesome! Congrats on the sentimental find, and my condolences for your loss of your grandfather. HH!

BosnMate · Mar 22, 2013

Your find is pre WWII. The war hadn't been going on very long before all the toy soldiers were made from plastic. The WWI helmet was used right up to WWII, but I would guess your grandfather was playing with it in the 1920's when it got lost. My parents and your grandparents were from the greatest generation, and we owe all of them a lot.

Holly_squirrel · Mar 22, 2013

BosnMate said:
Your find is pre WWII. The war hadn't been going on very long before all the toy soldiers were made from plastic. The WWI helmet was used right up to WWII, but I would guess your grandfather was playing with it in the 1920's when it got lost. My parents and your grandparents were from the greatest generation, and we owe all of them a lot.

We sure do. They did what was right, because that's just what you did back then. And yes, exactly with the dates. 1920's woulda been when he played with them

ctalmadg · Mar 22, 2013

Heartfelt story. Glad you were able to find this memory.

Old Dude · Mar 22, 2013

Congrats, Holly. I had a special connection with my grandpa as well. I have an old Zippo he carried. The lid is loose and held on with a piece of wire, but I would not take a fortune for it. As long. We have our memories of them, they live on. May God Bless!

Happy Hunting!