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    Posted 10 years ago

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    pitbullsaved
    (6 items)

    I recently found this pin metal detecting.there is not a makers mark on the back.I would like to know if hit is military or not.

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    1. pitbullsaved, 10 years ago
      I found one like it on a web site.said it was coast guard
    2. pitbullsaved, 10 years ago
      I was reading the A is for artillery.
    3. pitbullsaved, 10 years ago
      I just found one eBay.ww1 coast artillery marksman A silver badge.
    4. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      It is indeed a military badge: called the "Marksman A" and was a RIFLE qualification badge used by the Coast Artillery, after qualifying on the A Course (geared toward long range shooting as would be expected by Coast Artillery soldiers). It was used in the first quarter of the 20th century.

      scott
    5. pitbullsaved, 10 years ago
      Thanks everyone.I appreciate all the help.and I'm very happy to know its military.very cool
    6. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Glad to help pitbull-- you were on the right track from the beginning!

      scott

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