Token, money? Not sure what this is...

[Bavaria Mike]

It is 26 mm in diameter, a little heavy and I think it is made of bronze.? The back is flat and smooth.? I found it in a mole hill about 20 feet from a stream between two old mill ruins that date to the 1600s.? The area is the oldest part of Germany so it goes way back to bronze age, I was hunting in Idar-Oberstein, I believe this is the Gem capitol of the world.? There have been master grinders here for hundreds of years.? What could this be?? HH, Mike

 

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[Siegfried Schlagrule]

try looking at shield boss entries at the museum. The boss was the center point of the shield and served as both a decoration and a deflector for blows from other weapons. Look for a ding on one side and that is probably how it was detached. I know I've seen similar items in the museum at Augsburg. Should be some in your local museum. exanimo, ss

 

[Leon]

Great find!
Haven't got a clue as to what it is, but it looks old...
Looks like another piece fpr the arcie's to figure out...
Good Luck...

 

[Colorado2]

No idea for sure Mike. But the first thing that sprang to mind for me, was that it looks like interlocking elephant tusks in the center. I'm going to quit reading the "What is it" section of this forum because I'm not very good at waiting to know the answers! Too much instant gratification on the educational networks I guess. Please let us know what you find out...Thx~CO2

 

[vwayne1]

This is a little off subject, but is there a church in Idar-obstein that is built into the rock on the side of a hill? I think this is the town I used to travel through by train on my way to Grafenvoir (spelled wrong), while I was in the army in 1986-88. My aunt was also stationed there with here husband in the 1970's.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Hi Wayne, that's correct, Idar-Oberstein has the church built into the mountain side and a castle on top of the mountain. I was working TDY in Baumholder but work in Grafenwoehr, have been here since 1986. Believe it or not, this is one of the best kept secrets in the Army, being permanent party here was great. But for you guys coming here to train, I feel your pain, LOL! HH, Mike

 

[treasurebum1]

HAVE NO ID ON IT BUT LOOKS LIKE A NEAT FIND GREAT HUNTIN