🥇 BANNER 1918 Silver 1 Franc World War I Identification Coin/Token!

[{Sentinel}]

What's up guys...I've been on vacation for the past 5 days and itching to get back to the dirt to dig. Went to a new site yesterday and attained permission to dig this nice-

looking patch of ground. As I said, by this time I was quite ready to do some digging as I was dang near in withdrawals Around lunchtime I got a really good signal

and out popped this Silver coin. At first, I thought it might be a Reale but when I raised it up and looked at it; it was a 1918 1 Franc. I was thinking "pretty cool" until I

turned it over and saw that it was engraved! Right then and there I knew that that elevated this find from just a "pretty cool" find to a "terrific piece of History!!"

It was singularly awe inspiring to be able to hold an item so linked with not only American and European history, but with World history!.....it leaves

you lost for words for a piece of time.



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The back reads:

"CH. MECH. R.C.CURTIS
BAT. D
111TH
F.A.
A.E.F."

Chief Mechanic [Mr.] R. C. Curtis, Battery D, 111th Field Artillery, Army Expeditionary Forces

 

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Congratulations, That Is One Awesome Piece Of History!!!

 

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[BuffaloBill]

What a great historic find! It's like reaching back in time and shaking hands with this soldier from WWI. Kinda gives me chills thinking about it. Hope you can find out more about him and maybe someday return it to his family. How cool would that be? Banner worthy.

 

[civilman1]

Does it suprise me Josh.....Awesome find Buddy!!! Hope the vacation was Great

 

[CRUSADER]

My Holiday is detecting, sorts that problem out.

As you say, very nice piece of history, I would try & return that one to a living family member.

 

[{Sentinel}]

My Holiday is detecting, sorts that problem out.

As you say, ver nice piece of history, I would try & return that one to a living family member.

Yeah well I haven't seen my father in over a year, I detect every single day So I thought that I could give him 5 days

 

[Dman]

That is an awesome find.
Dman

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Wow,
What a great piece of history you dug!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Nice piece of history. Please rearch the soldier. BANNER!!!!!

Thanks Ronbo22, it definitely is one of the most unique items that I've EVER found!

 

[Tnmountains]

Amazing find. I look forward to watching this one and see if it can get back to a family member.
Well done. One day I will be able to hunt every day,, but I would give up every hunt to see my Dad again.
Thanks for sharing.
TnMtns

 

[tuatara]

It's certainly much better than a mere silver coin. Congrats on that one

 

[KyFreeBird]

Great piece of history !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Grandfather served with 1st Pioneer Infantry in the AEF in France and occupational duty after the war in Germany !!!!

I vote BANNER too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Great piece of history !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Grandfather served with 1st Pioneer Infantry in the AEF in France and occupational duty after the war in Germany !!!!

I vote BANNER too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks KyFreeBird! This is the first of this type that I've found and tthank you for the compliment, your grandfather's service and the Banner vote

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Nice piece of history. Please rearch the soldier. BANNER!!!!!

I second that!
Great military find.
Carl

 

[birdman]

Outstanding piece of history for sure!!! BANNER!!

 

[Mackaydon]

I received this response today:
Received your phone message... yes, you have the VA Guard history office.
We do not have personnel records here though - only unit history records,
photos and archives. Your coin sounds very interesting and the name Curtis
I recognize from the 111th Field Artillery archives. I will get with the
Fort Pickett/VA Guard historian on Monday and we will see what we can find
out. Will be in touch again next week.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Bev Boyko
VA Guard Collections Manager

I'll add to this thread when I hear more.......
Don.....

 

[CRUSADER]

I received this response today:
Received your phone message... yes, you have the VA Guard history office.
We do not have personnel records here though - only unit history records,
photos and archives. Your coin sounds very interesting and the name Curtis
I recognize from the 111th Field Artillery archives. I will get with the
Fort Pickett/VA Guard historian on Monday and we will see what we can find
out. Will be in touch again next week.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Bev Boyko
VA Guard Collections Manager

I'll add to this thread when I hear more.......
Don.....

 

[boondocker]

WOW what a fantastic find I collect military things and have never seen a dog tag like that before. I'm voting banner good luck with the research. Dean

 

[history hunter]

Way to find the history!!

 

[{Sentinel}]

WOW what a fantastic find I collect military things and have never seen a dog tag like that before. I'm voting banner good luck with the research. Dean

Thanks BoonDocker

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Banner, banner, banner!
I don't think there is one WWI American veteran still alive. (If Frank Buckles has passed away)
Carl