Buellride
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Today was a brief hunt before the rains come into the PNW. Glad I took the time to go curbstripping again! Total of 6 Wheaties (oldest was a 1925) and then about 3/4s through the hunt I got a really deep (8+ inch) signal that told me a quarter was down there. Has to be silver! Reaching down into the hole I fingernail grabbed the edge of a coin (or so I thought) and up came the Iowa State Traveling Mens Association fob! Too bad it isn't silver but the history behind this thing is super interesting. Circa 1920s or 30s, evidently it originally came with a backing (mine is missing it) but the colors from the enamel are bright and clear, just some funkiness on the sides and the back. Evidently it was also in several litigation efforts that even went to the Supreme Court (1900), supposedly they are some kind of insurance company. I love it.
The last find of the hunt (literally) was the World War II Sterling Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB). Only given to those in direct combat and were Infantrymen. It is a "dress" uniform badge (only 1 1/2 inches wide) and weighs in at 4.1 grams of sterling. The blue enamel has worn/chipped off, but I LOVE the history associated with this bit of military memorabilia! GEMSCO STERLING is on the back.
Love finding 2 VERY historical pieces from business and the military! If anyone can assist in further nailing down the age of the CIB or the STM fob I would appreciate it
HH and GL All!!!
The last find of the hunt (literally) was the World War II Sterling Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB). Only given to those in direct combat and were Infantrymen. It is a "dress" uniform badge (only 1 1/2 inches wide) and weighs in at 4.1 grams of sterling. The blue enamel has worn/chipped off, but I LOVE the history associated with this bit of military memorabilia! GEMSCO STERLING is on the back.
Love finding 2 VERY historical pieces from business and the military! If anyone can assist in further nailing down the age of the CIB or the STM fob I would appreciate it
HH and GL All!!!