1888 Bayonet Badge/Spanish Silver!!

[Garabaldi]

Having a great week. Finally after more than 3 years of detecting, found my first Spanish Real. Found an interesting Silver Bayonet Badge. Not sure what this is.
All the best.
G

 

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[Garabaldi]

Upon closer look the first letter might be an E. If so it might be the high school of one of these cities. Eastham, Easthampton, Easton, Essex, or Everett

I believe the initials are E.G.S. I originally thought the initials were the cadets initials, but you may be correct the initials represent the school. The two examples of the ones you gave a link to have the initials of the school on the badge then attached is a separate piece with the cadets initials.

 

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[gmanlight]

Surprising to here its your first Spanish coin with all your great finds.
Well congrats and enjoy .

 

[DownEastDetectorist]

This most closely resembles Old English calligraphy letters. Examples of the H and the G are here. I think it's an H

http://karenswhimsy.com/public-doma...-alphabet-a-z/old-english-alphabet-a-z-3.shtm

 

[DownEastDetectorist]

Here's another example http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/old-english-lettering/old-english-lettering-3.shtm

 

[DownEastDetectorist]

One more :P http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/letters-in-old-english/letters-in-old-english-3.shtm

 

[Garabaldi]

Realman I think your correct. I will have to try and find out what High School was around in 1888 that begins with an E.
Thanks for your efforts.
g

 

[DownEastDetectorist]

START WITH Eastham, Easthampton, Easton, Essex, or Everett

 

[HISPAN]

nice Reale ...congrats !
H

 

[Garabaldi]

START WITH Eastham, Easthampton, Easton, Essex, or Everett

Will do.
Thanks!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great finds G!
Love the Spanish silver!

Dave

 

[CoilFisher]

Congrats on your first Spainish , I have yet to find a confirmed Spainish silver in 4 yrs of detecting . That said . I think I like the Bayonet badge better than the silver Interesting piece ! ! Nice finds M.R.

LOL, I dont expect to ever find one. That is why when I even find anything nostalgic I am pumped. It is always such a surprise as you dont know what is under the turf.

Nice finds!

 

[cntrydncr1]

cool finds. Congrats on your reale!