Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) Hey, As some already know, I have been looking for a while with a metal detector at a location where a hospital was located during WW1 (Mendinghem CCS). Attached you will find the finds that I have excavated so far. This is actually the beginning of my collection and I intend to keep this as my hobby for as long as possible. If any of you have ever searched, you can definitely post a picture of your collection here, I'm always curious about someone else's collection. I also have some finds that I don't know what it is and will post them here as well. Arne Plate lee enfield lee enfield oilers https://www.britishmilitarybadges.co.uk/products/ww1--ww2-british-army-issued-infantry-interlocking-brass-stable-belt-buckle.html Buckle from gas mask bag Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) Strecher belt buckle pocket knife spoon British spoon French bayonet handle (?) Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) RFA shoulder title RFA cap badge RFA shoulder title? or is it Royal Army? 2 Durham light infantry shoulder titles South africa INF shoulder title Canadian shoulder title part of an australia shoulder title Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) ID bracelet plate Plate with chain? Part of a pocket watch from soldier Thomsen Other side of the protecting plate General service buttons now i have 92 of them! Some belt buckles Some belt buckles Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) Belt of an amunition bag a part of the finds together Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) Here are the finds that I have no idea about yet. Please let me know what it could be. Perhaps a plate to place a badge on it? a cap from a bottle Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) It has 8 holes in it, before it wasn't fold i think. It is too small to be a thoot brush. Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) It has CL on both sides Edited 7 April , 2022 by Arne Vandendriessche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 Sorry if I didn't write things correctly, but I didn't use google translate, and I'm not very good at English yet. Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 7 April , 2022 Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Arne Vandendriessche said: It has 8 holes in it, before it wasn't fold i think. It is too small to be a thoot brush. Top one here - French 56e régiment d’infanterie button, more like 1815 than 1915. Next - broken brass kit bag lockable handle, with the original kit bag closing rings still attached: Lastly - German belt hook from the sides of a tunic, eg: Edited 7 April , 2022 by Andrew Upton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 Hey, Thank you very much, This way I quickly learn about what I find :-). What was kept in that kit bag? Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 7 April , 2022 Share Posted 7 April , 2022 (edited) "Plate with Chain" is a private purchase identity bracelet that many soldiers bought. My grandfather had one. It generally had similar information on it to the standard issue ID 'dog' tags. I suppose they felt a metal bracelet was more robust than the fibre dog tags. "RFA Cap Badge". You can't tell it was specifically RFA, only that it was RA - Royal Artillery. The round metal piece, with a round hole in the middle might be the end piece off some sort of hand pump? Edited 7 April , 2022 by Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 7 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2022 Thank you, It could be some kind of pump. I'm trying to find a connection between the medical and my finds, but I think it's too big for a syringe (I wouldn't want it in me at all) :-) PS: CL is military abbreviation for casualty list, could that triangle have something to do with it? Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 7 April , 2022 Share Posted 7 April , 2022 5 hours ago, Arne Vandendriessche said: but I think it's too big for a syringe What are the dimensions? Is it brass or ferrous metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 8 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2022 Diameter 5 cm. the opening is 1 cm in diameter. It is made of red copper. Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 8 April , 2022 Share Posted 8 April , 2022 1cm is a bit big for a 5cm piston chamber. Must be something else. Is there a thread on the inside of the lip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 8 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2022 Yes there is thread in the inside. Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 8 April , 2022 Share Posted 8 April , 2022 Ok, it could still be from a pump. I thought initially a hand pump for inflating tyres, but at 50mm with a 10mm piston rod, it would be something more robust. Water pump of some sort maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 8 April , 2022 Share Posted 8 April , 2022 On 07/04/2022 at 17:36, Arne Vandendriessche said: good evening, this button is for the "56ème Régiment d'Infanterie de Ligne". under the Convention (21 septembre 1792 au 26 octobre 1795) : Stationed at Arras in 1791, he participated in the Battle of Valmy in 1792. He was found in Belgium during the years 1793 and 1794, where he participated in the battles of Givet, Namur, Fleurus and Tournai. very nice discovery. this regiment is from my home. michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 8 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2022 Thanks, So its lost here in Poperinge in 1793 or 1794? Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 8 April , 2022 Share Posted 8 April , 2022 that is correct. michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 9 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 9 April , 2022 Wow, That is nice Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themonsstar Posted 12 April , 2022 Share Posted 12 April , 2022 Some finds from Metal detecting in my local area. Arne, what are the laws on detecting in Belgium. Cheers Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Vandendriessche Posted 12 April , 2022 Author Share Posted 12 April , 2022 Hello, Nice finds! The rules to search in Flanders are as follows: You must be in possession of a metal detection card. You can't just search on public land. You must always have permission from a landowner. You may not dig deeper than 30 cm. You must be 18+ (unfortunately I'm only 13). I don't know whether you can apply for a permit as a Canadian, for example. You must report (but not surrender) all your finds. You are not allowed to search protected archaeological sites. Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 12 April , 2022 Share Posted 12 April , 2022 What are the rules in France? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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