I went out with Nancy

[Larry (IL)]

and found a few things too. Next to the heel plate is the back plate from a brooch. On the bottom is a Junior Police badge and second place in the shot put, 1950 medallion, Camp McCoy and a couple of wheaties.


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[geodehunter]

What's a brooch?????????????????

 

[Larry (IL)]

Brooch From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Detail of the Irish pseudo-penannular Londesborough Brooch A brooch (pronounced /ˈbroʊtʃ/); also known in ancient times as a fibula; is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments, often to hold them closed. It is usually made of metal, often silver or gold but sometimes bronze or some other material. Brooches are frequently decorated with enamel or with gemstones and may be solely for ornament (as in the stomacher) or sometimes serve a practical function as a fastening, perhaps for a cloak.

The earliest known brooches are from the Bronze Age. As fashions in brooches changed rather quickly, they are important chronological indicators.

 

[geodehunter]

I will be darned. I have never heard of that. Learn something new everyday.

 

[flinthunter]

You guys did good today. It looks like you had a fun day. Maybe I can get out for a bit tomorrow.

 

[SWAMP HAWK]

What a SMOKIN good hunt you did! nice badge!

-swamphawk

 

[mclucky]

U sure that's a brooch Larry?No silver,gold,or gemstones!! Looks fun was had!!

 

[Larry (IL)]

Yep, pretty sure Steve........... that is just the backing....... all the pretties are gone on the front except for a little bit at the ends and some came off when I cleaned it. It looked better before I cleaned it.