Shield thingy found by Ron ~ any idea what it is?!

[oddcoins]

Ron & I went out to that property where I dug two $10 gold coins last year. We didn't find much ~ just a lot of junk. But Ron did find this cool looking shield thingy with a big ornate D on it. And the back ground is kind of a basket weave design. It measures 2" tall and 1.75" wide. It seems to be made of copper with a silver plating that's worn off quite a bit. It's got curved form to it ~ kinda like an emblem on the front of a bicycle. Any ideas?

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Its a shield with a D on it.

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[Ron B]

When I saw the picture, I thought the same exact thing; a bicycle emblem!
I think we are close in our assumptions.

I think I'd be digging every target if I were you guys. Especially, after finding gold there previously.

Enjoy the swing time!
GRB

 

[finderzzs]

Hmmm, Same "D" The Detroit Tigers use?

 

[Marc in VA]

Looks like a nice saddle shield to me and an old one at that. We find these civil war relic hunting but they are not usually that nice. Good find!!

Marc

 

[oddcoins]

My thought as soon as I saw it!

Hmmm, Same "D" The Detroit Tigers use?

 

[Iron Patch]

My thought as soon as I saw it!

Hmmm, Same "D" The Detroit Tigers use?

Yeah time goes so fast that just might date the Morris era.

 

[kenny161]

Thats one nice find. I'd be on the internet for days looking up what it is.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Found one almost identical except mine has an Ornate N on it. It was found at an old lumber mill site in East Texas. Been curious as to what it is. If you find out let us know.

 

[Lee43]

I say Saddle Shield, I dug one in Tennessee at a Union Camp just like it, it had a Mason emblem on it. It is pictured in Frank Lords Civil War Book, Volume 3 #...Lee

 

[BuckleBoy]

I say Saddle Shield, I dug one in Tennessee at a Union Camp just like it, it had a Mason emblem on it. It is pictured in Frank Lords Civil War Book, Volume 3 #...Lee

Yep. Marc in Va and you are correct.


Nice to see you back on the forum again, Marc.


Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[silverfreak]

I don't know what it is O.C....but it's neat

 

[treasurefiend]

I don't know what its from, but its cool!!!