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    Back from France with goodies.

    Hi guys im back again from a new detecting weekend in France.
    Had a great time with a lot medieval and 2 roman coins.
    Soms finds are not clean but here are some pictures of medieval that is clean. Enjoy

    Greetings from the Netherlands
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    Here some more pictures.
    And finds before cleaning.
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    Great finds Willems! Looks like those medieval silvers are in really nice condition too. Thanks for posting and happy hunting, Dave.
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    Good going Willems! Love that old silver, just beautiful to look at!
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    I can't imagine the feeling of hearing that great tone in one of those medievil coins. Thanks for posting....
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    Great weekend of detecting, congrats on some nice digs.


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    Amazing digs, sir!
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    Great finds and pictures Willems . Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

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    Thanks for sharing Willems and great finds! Curious - what's the square/diamond shaped item with little dangles hanging down? Some sort of brooch?

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    As always your pictures and finds are amazing. Thanks for sharing your recoveries. WD
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    Quote Originally Posted by BTV Digger View Post
    Thanks for sharing Willems and great finds! Curious - what's the square/diamond shaped item with little dangles hanging down? Some sort of brooch?

    John
    It's a 15th century belt distributor. Silver plated.
    Thanks.

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