11th or 12th Century Bronze Spur!

[daddydigger]

Hi Diggers,
I was detecting a section of woods just above a village founded in 1260 and got a screaming signal only about 3 inches deep. I figured it was just another .50 cal shell casing but dug it anyway. What a SHOCK to see a bronze spur come out of the hole! A little bit research and showing it to the local archaeologist and it's been identified as an 11th or 12th century spur. Some call them "Crusader spurs" but I don't know how anyone could ever verify that. It is one of my favorite relics for sure. Here's some pics and thanks for looking.

 

[Junkminer]

That's one sweet spur! Congrats on rescuing that beautiful piece of history.

 

[zeemang]

Awesome relic!

 

[E-TRAC-OHIO]

Congrats on an excellent find !

 

[GroundSweeper]

Very cool!

 

[Silver_Seeker]

Wowza!

I can't even imagine finding something that old.

 

[METALMANIAC-NY]

THAT is a very cool find....thanks for sharing

 

[matmit]

Amazing find, love that history!

 

[rustyk1]

awesome find, congrats!

 

[IDXMonster]

Beautiful old relic! Are you an American transplant? Your English is exceptional if not...great find!

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I like your find.
Thanks for sharing.