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galwayboy

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• Nov 26, 2021

• #1

Found this today near where my buddy found two mercs. I think its older cause its stamped STERLING, not .925 and its a bit bigger than a quarter. Not sure if its military or police. thanks for looking

 

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Draco

Well-known member

• Nov 26, 2021

• #2

Yes, it seems so. An officer collar badge

 

laplander

Administrator

Staff member

• Nov 26, 2021

• #3

Nice find, love the military saves!
HH Jeff

 

Ronstar

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• Nov 26, 2021

• #4

In the photo it seems to be goldish? It would be Captain insignia anyway you look at it but if it is goldish then I would lean towards police or fire as the wearer, just my opinion. Neat find for sure!!!!

 

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galwayboy

Active member

• Nov 26, 2021

• #5

Ronstar said:

In the photo it seems to be goldish

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no its silver in color. I guess it washed out when I cropped and zoomed in.

 

utmike

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• Nov 26, 2021

• #6

Yep, Captain. If it's sterling, it's very likely to be US Military. Most police and civilian ones are plated. The fact it's not "pin-backed" and has a pin/clasp suggests it has some age.

 

The Lost Ring

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• Nov 27, 2021

• #7

Congrats. Nice find.

 

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galwayboy

Active member

• Nov 27, 2021

• #8

utmike said:

Yep, Captain. If it's sterling, it's very likely to be US Military

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Thanks to everyone that replied. I'm going to enter it under the military category at our next MD club meeting.

 

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Yeasty

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• Nov 28, 2021

• #9

Could be an Army/USAF/USMC Captain or US Navy Lieutenant.

 

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Wild Willy

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• Nov 29, 2021

• #10

I think Yeasty hit it but could be old. The ones I'm familiar with had a push type keeper on each bar. I still have mine from the Navy. About 60 years old. The bars, not me.