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latest Thames find.

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Hello all,
Found this on the foreshore, under Blackfriars bridge yesterday, wedged between some big flints .
It measures 40mm across. I know it's a cap badge of the Essex regiment, but I would love to know the age or history.
Thanks for looking
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Post by Allectus »

That's a cracking find in excellent condition Dean, well done! ::g ::g


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Allectus wrote:That's a cracking find in excellent condition Dean, well done! ::g ::g


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Thanks A, it's amazing what the river keeps giving up ::g
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Great find deano69
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Post by Expat Aussie »

Great find ::g don`t know the age but possibly World War II ? The regiment was active 1881-1958.
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Great find, love it. ::g
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Post by Ten pence! »

WW2 issue, some have a makers mark on the back to further aid dating there may also be traces of silvering on the castle.
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Ten pence! wrote:WW2 issue, some have a makers mark on the back to further aid dating there may also be traces of silvering on the castle.
Thanks Ten pence, there is some silver on the lettering and sphinx ::g
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Post by Ace »

Well found Dean ::g

Nice cap badge and in reasonable nick too ::g



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