Wet, Cold, And Unprotected Nipple. I Call It A Good Day!

[Subterranean]

I hit a schoolyard that produced very well over the last month. But the finds are waning, and I am digging the "iffies" and low tones now to clear it out. Found more kiddie bling, including a sterling leaf which was probably part of an earring. The surprise of the day was a lead object that I just threw into my pouch not knowing what it was at the time. Got home and cleaned it up to learn that it is probably a CW era, hand made (from lead) nipple protector for a percussion rifle. One gent suggested it was the head of a vintage tin/lead roofing nail, but it is not machine made and taller than ones on nails that I have seen online. Any information welcomed and appreciated. Happy Hunting! Sub

 

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[Digger RJ]

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[creskol]

Got a nice "caltrop" too Nice hunt!

 

[MKW]

Cool finds!
One question...I see talk of folks hunting school yards on here all the time. How does one obtain permission to search a school yard?? Board of Education, or what??

 

[cudamark]

Cool finds!
One question...I see talk of folks hunting school yards on here all the time. How does one obtain permission to search a school yard?? Board of Education, or what??

If it's a public school, I just do it......off hours of course......usually weekends. If it's a private school, you would need to get permission from whoever runs the school.

 

[Argentium]

From your description I was so sure you had found a type one Standing Liberty quarter ..

 

[WHADIFIND]

Can we say nipple on here?

 

[villagenut]

From your description I was so sure you had found a type one Standing Liberty quarter ..

Took me a minute....but I got it. Too funny!

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Congrats on a very productive hunt, and I would tend to agree, I think your lead item is a hand-fashioned nipple protector. Great save! Ddf.