Need help with the era of this military medal

[wvdirtdigger]

 

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[pong12211]

Where are you located.. That is a deffinetly a cool find.

 

[wvdirtdigger]

Where are you located.. That is a deffinetly a cool find.

It was found in the northern part of WV

 

[wvdirtdigger]

Where are you located.. That is a deffinetly a cool find.

The site dates back to 1880. And I have found several coins that go back to that timeframe

 

[igarod]

Maybe some type of reunion badge nice save just the same

 

[diggummup]

Interesting piece. Any marks whatsoever on the back? Tiny makers marks maybe?

 

[wvdirtdigger]

Interesting piece. Any marks whatsoever on the back? Tiny makers marks maybe?

Nothing I can see on the back

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Your pendant seems to be an inexact imitation of the logo on a US Army Artillery collar-insignia disc from 1910 to 1926, which had crossed cannons with the regiment-number and company-letter (but no "US" on it). Being inexact, your pendant would not be a Military-issued insignia or medal. I think Igarod's guess is on the right track... a Reunion badge, or perhaps what is known as a "sweetheart" pendant (manufactured for sale to soldiers' wives, daughters, or girlfriends, to show their connection and support for the soldier).

The photo below shows a 1910-to-1926 type of US Army Artillery collar-insignia disc, worn by soldiers in Company E of the 325th Artillery Regiment (or Battalion). You can see the similarity to what is shown on your pendant.

 

[wvdirtdigger]

Your pendant seems to be an inexact imitation of the logo on a US Army Artillery collar-insignia disc from 1910 to 1926, which had crossed cannons with the regiment-number and company-letter (but no "US" on it). Being inexact, your pendant would not be a Military-issued insignia or medal. I think Igarod's guess is on the right track... a Reunion badge, or perhaps what is known as a "sweetheart" pendant (manufactured for sale to soldiers' wives, daughters, or girlfriends, to show their connection and support for the soldier).

The photo below shows a 1910-to-1926 type of US Army Artillery collar-insignia disc, worn by soldiers in Company E of the 325th Artillery Regiment (or Battalion). You can see the similarity to what is shown on your pendant.

Thanks for the info.