Need help identifying military medal

[chainsmoker]

I found this medal in my yard using the Tesoro Amigo2. The medal says genuine bronze on the back. My house was built in 1885. Pictured next to the medal is a 1865 penny I found in my parents yard. My parents home was built in 1895.

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Howdy Chainsmoker--

It looks like you have a Great Seal watch fob with a broken barrel. That's a very good find as is your 1865 Indian Head Cent! The Great Seal design goes back to 1902. Excellent finds! Best of luck and...

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Blind Squirrel

 

[chainsmoker]

Thanks for the info. I've only been metal detecting for a couple months but I've had some good finds. All of my old finds have been in my yard and my parents yard.

 

[Texas Ted]

I found something similar today, same design anyway.

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Hey, Texas Ted--

I found one of those a few years ago. It's a WW1 Great Seal insignia that goes on a cap. Yours is in MUCH better shape than mine is. West Texas soil is not too kind to some finds. Best of luck and...

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Blind Squirrel