Recent finds 1st Flying Eagle and cool Colonial cuff link with Deer Jumping log

[mdakin]

Different dates and different sites, an assortment of some of my recent finds.

My 1st Flying Eagle, 185:dontknow:/b], the picture doesn't do it justice, it looks like it was dropped the day it was minted. Just the corrosion/patina didn't take very well.

[b]Colonial cuff link - I didn't realize how cool it was until I cleaned it and noticed the deer in the middle that was jumping over a log. Pretty neat!

I like the Pinkerton 2-piece button from the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Researching it was fun, as the Pinkerton agency was involved with the protection of Abraham Lincoln, and other key points in American history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkerton_Government_Services

Anyone have an idea what the star shaped brass/copper disc may have been used/created for? Perhaps some sort of ribbon was attached to it and it was a medal. Based on the stamping, the text makes it look mid 1800's. Could it be military in origin?

Anyway, enjoy the pics.

[buck57]

Congrat's on some very nice finds. thumbsup01

[giant056]

Big congrats on your first Flying Eagle cent thumbsup01

[JTGOLD]

cool finds,wtg.

[milco]

Nice finds, congrats on the flying eagle!

[Tony Two-Cent]

Wow, what a cool bunch of finds! :wow:

I agree, the cufflink is very interesting and looks really old! Awesome find! :yes:

Congrats on your first Flying Eagle Cent! Certainly not a coin that is found very often! Way cool!

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[Fire Fighter 43]

:congrats: On a first, it is always nice to cross one of the list, WTG |:cheering:

[aloldstuff]

What a great bunch of finds. Your FE is not an item found very often, I've only found one and it was in my yard. Love the cufflink and I have no idea of what the star shaped item is.

[RobW]

That Pinkerton button is AWSOME!!!! What an incredible piece of history :shocked04: thumbsup01

[del]

very nice finds Matt |:cheering: |:cheering: great history on the button , your star shaped item could be any of a number of things . more personal i think because of the name , it could be a personalized watch fob , a saddle or bag tag , an advertising token or even a tool check that required the individual to place his name on the hook to let others know who checked them out ?? its a nice find that makes ya wonder huh. :dontknow:

Dan

[jkress]

:perfect10:
Awesome bunch of keepers mdakin. <: Love the relics and especially the FE. :smitten:
Congrats and thanks for the fun post. thumbsup01

[CODY]

Very nice finds. :congrats: