An odd item at the park

[Otis Campbell]

Today after being cooped up for a week being sick, I went out for couple hours for some fresh air. Went to a little park of a town that had big stores and theaters, banks & a school before the 20th century. While detecting in the city park, dug some trash and a little clad when this decent target comes up! There was a rail road depot there then too, so maybe this guy worked there! Any ideas on its age would be interesting!

 

[del]

its a very unique piece Otis what kind of attachments does the back have , can you show a picture??

 

[Otis Campbell]

The back side, I think it's a hat badge!

 

[Full Metal Digger]

The single screw post attachment is just like the ones for WWI military badges. I agree its probably for a hat. Nice recovery!

 

[ChrisinCT]

Now that is a really cool find. I'm amazed at its condition. Awesome find

 

[del]

yes its definitely a hat badge , it looks like your piece is missing the lower banner that says "Inspector" . heres a link to one around 1940's but i bet your is a bit older by the looks of the shield and wings of the eagle and the fact the letters in U.S. Customs are hollowed out instead of solid. its in really nice shape Otis erfect10:

http://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/...&Product_Code=pdgfe30101&Category_Code=13pdpf

 

[Digger Don]

Very cool find. And yes, it is a hat badge. Congrats

 

[Lodge Scent]

That is a unique find! Very cool.

 

[Timewarpdigger]

Very interesting and unusual find. Congrats.

 

[coinnut]

That is a great piece. Never seen one of those before. Sweet find.

 

[Bell-Two]

I would love to find that relic that is very interesting and unusual find!

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Now that is a really cool find! I've never seen one before. AWESOME! :wow:

 

[Tom]

Very nice find! :thumbsup01:

 

[OxShoeDrew]

wow, don't see something like that everyday, I wonder if that blob on the tail is the remnants of the inspector part. Congrats!

 

[del]

wow, don't see something like that everyday, I wonder if that blob on the tail is the remnants of the inspector part. Congrats!

I believe the "blob" is the remnants of the brazing or solder that held it Drew.