Camping Weekend

[Nancy-IL]

I found this WW II Sterling Army/Navy Production Award pin and after doing a bit of research, it's from the Navy. The letter "E" stands for Excellence. And with the blue background of the "E", it means it's from the Navy. I was pretty happy about finding that little jewel.

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As we were leaving a local pub, I noticed a picture hanging on the wall. I had to stop and take a picture. The Army/Navy Production Award was for the Kewanee Boiler Corp. employees. There's a lot of history in this old photograph.

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I also found a "Good for 5 cents in trade to H.R.". It doesn't have a town on it, so no telling what it's for. A few wheat cents made it in my pouch with a few pieces of clad. I love the old Purex Bleach cap for .22 cents.

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[UtahRich]

That is a really cool pin. Thanks for digging into the history too.

Rich (Utah)

 

[Nancy-IL]

Thanks Rich, I really enjoy items when there's a story behind them. HH, Nancy

 

[Cajuncoinhunter]

Love that E pin. They are stilled used today by the USN .... but as ribbons with an E. No badges anymore. Really neat find. CCH

 

[Nancy-IL]

Thanks for the info EJ. I think it's a pretty awesome find also. I love the history behind it too.

 

[Zinc Penny]

That pin is really cool, nice find

 

[Nancy-IL]

Thank you Zinc Penny. Items like that really make for an interesting hunt. HH, Nancy

 

[Remfire]

Do you know what the long narrow piece is in the top right of your picture? I have found two of them, different sizes, but have been unable to ID them. Thanks in advance.

 

[Nancy-IL]

Hi Remfired, They're reeds from an accordion. https://www.google.com/search?q=accordion+reeds&rlz=1T4GGHP_enUS641US642&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi3tLGZo63PAhXJYiYKHW1hBpUQ_AUICSgC&biw=1093&bih=473

 

[Remfire]

Thank you! I found a couple about a month ago and have been trying to find someone who knew what they were.

 

[Nancy-IL]

Now you know. I'm really surprised as to how many are found. Guess they didn't have Nintendo then......