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Robbie
10-16-2017, 10:38 AM
Hi all, sorry I haven`t been posting much lately, but I finally got out this past weekend just digging clad and found these three interesting pieces. This is the biggest shell casing I`ve ever seen along with another eagle button and the Budda badge I`m not sure about. Still pretty cool. Thanks for looking.

Tony Two-Cent
10-16-2017, 11:17 AM
Good to see a post from you, Robbie. That is a huge shell casing! I bet it would make a loud boom! :yes:

Congrats on the finds! :clapping:

Digger_O'Dell
10-16-2017, 11:23 AM
Nice finds Robbie! What's the stamp on the end of the shell casing? Should tell the caliber, maker, and maybe the year made.

Robbie
10-16-2017, 11:38 AM
Good to see a post from you, Robbie. That is a huge shell casing! I bet it would make a loud boom! :yes:

Congrats on the finds! :clapping: Thanks Tony , I`m glad it wasn't loaded.

Robbie
10-16-2017, 11:43 AM
Nice finds Robbie! What's the stamp on the end of the shell casing? Should tell the caliber, maker, and maybe the year made.
It says 20-MM MK.II 1942 FJN

Digger_O'Dell
10-16-2017, 12:42 PM
Very cool! Very possible it was used in the 20mm Lahti, a WWll anti tank gun.
61247

calabash digger
10-18-2017, 08:02 AM
cool finds! 50 cal?

Ken C
10-18-2017, 09:37 AM
Woah! :shocked03: Great finds, cool button and badge. Congrats! :beerbuddy:

OxShoeDrew
10-18-2017, 04:28 PM
"another eagle button" ??? That button would make my week!!! My life isn't that exciting :lol: Shank and all! :thumbsup02:

fyrffytr1
10-18-2017, 10:01 PM
In case you were wondering, your eagle button is called a "Great Seal". City Button Works, New York made buttons from 1877-1923 but yours most likely dates between 1910 and 1917. If there are any traces of black on it the time period would be 1910-1923.

Robbie
10-20-2017, 05:46 PM
"another eagle button" ??? That button would make my week!!! My life isn't that exciting :lol: Shank and all! :thumbsup02:
Thanks Drew, ya, this is my forth one in 7 yrs searching, the biggest one too. I`m in a good spot I guess?

aloldstuff
10-26-2017, 02:37 PM
WOW...biggest shell case I have seen posted.