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    todays find

    got this american legion school medallion, today from 1925 , very big , copper or bronze
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    neat find,not seen one like that befor,good job.
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    Very cool !
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    finds like that are always special to me congrats on your find dennis

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    That's a cool piece Dave! thumbsup01
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    What a beautiful medallion, Dave! That's an awesome find! |

    I've never seen one like it.

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    Roundness in the hole baby ya!!!Good find.

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    Very nice and unusual find WTG |


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    Very cool find Very interesting dig thumbsup01
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    that medal held up very well , its a beautiful piece Dave
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    Quote Originally Posted by dave in iowa link=topic=13353.msg141268#msg141268 date=1369089306
    got this american legion school medallion, today from 1925 , very big , copper or bronze
    Great find Dave,you saved a piece of history from oblivion! Have a great year and find lots more goodies,HH....

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    What a great find and it will add plenty to your display. on recovering that medallion
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    Great find Dave it looks heavy...

    Looks nice on the banner!
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    That medal is in super shape. Sometimes items like that are better than a coin!!
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