Record ID: IOW-A3D0C6
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper-alloy and enamelled 'Comrades of the Great War' badge (1917-1921). The front has an inscription: COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR around the edge within a blue enameled border and an enamelled red, white and blue Union Jack at the centre. The rear face has a lapel clasp for attachment with the maker’s name: J . R . GAUNT around the edge. Issue number on clasp: 899185. Diameter: 14.0mm; overall thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 7.97g. https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071972 (accessed 12/3/2020). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comrades_of_…
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-BCD2CD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern solid lead alloy toy horse (1890-c. 1920). The mounted rider, the tail and the lower part of each leg is missing. The horse's right leg is raised giving the impression that it is in a trotting posture. The head is turned to its right but it may have been bent into this position. There is an ornate saddle with a saddle flap, a shabraque, a blanket roll to the rear of the saddle and a belly girth. A hole drilled in the saddle for the attachment of a rider is a feature of Continental toy soldiers. The rider may have been a cavalryman or a hussar. The narrow …
Created on: Tuesday 20th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 20th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A6BF3C
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Modern copper-alloy cap/headdress badge of the 'Isle of Wight Rifles' (c. 1908-1947). The attachment slider is missing due to a break. This pressed badge takes the form of a crowned laurel wreath having at its centre the Tower of Carisbrooke Castle within a circlet inscribed 'ISLE OF WIGHT RIFLES'. Above the circlet is a scroll inscribed 'SOUTH AFRICA 1900·01'. Below the circlet is a scroll inscribed 'PRINCESS BEATRICE'S' The badge is light brown. On the reverse a reddish area just below the crown is where the missing attachment slider was situated. Length: …
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Record ID: IOW-045641
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern copper-alloy livery button (c. 1904-c. 1935). The back of the button is missing. The front is convex and the rear is hollow. The design at the front is the arms of Preston with the legend around: 'CORPORATION TRAMWAYS PRESTON' [Azure] a Paschal Lamb couchant [Argent] supporting a Cross-Staff [Or] flying a Pennant of the second in base the letters PP of the third. The Lamb is the Lamb of St. Wilfrid who is the Patron Saint of Preston. The letters 'P P' are taken to mean "Princeps Pacis" (Prince of Peace). Diameter: 24.0mm; thickness: 6.4mm. Weight…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-33AFA6
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern lead alloy commemorative medallion depicting Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria right; [ ]IOUS MAJESTY VICTORIA Reverse: Crowned lines of lettering within a garland (mostly illegible); [ ]CROWNED[ ]. Length: 33.3mm; width: 27.1mm; thickness: 3.0mm. Weight: 8.22g. The object has been pierced with a circular hole before the head.
Created on: Sunday 14th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-979921
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper-alloy three-piece button from a prison warders tunic/uniform (c. 1837-c. 1902) This button is domed at the front and flat at the back. The pressed design at the front consists of a central royal crown with CONVICT DEPARTMENT around. The back has an outfitter's stamp: E MILNS & Co LONDON Diameter: 23.0mm; thickness: 9.0mm; thickness including loop: 14.8mm. Weight: 4.05g. During the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century prisons were formed of two departments, the Prison Department and the Convict Department. A prison, formerly known as P…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D8A85C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper-alloy composite hollow button with an iron wire loop (c. 1940-c. 1945). The front and back are convex and the front has a pressed design of the seal of the United States of America. The American bald eagle has outstretched wings. It has a shield bearing thirteen stripes on its breast. The eagle grasps an olive branch in its right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows (bolts) in its left talon. The olive branch and arrows are symbols for the power of peace and war. Above the eagle's head is a cloud containing thirteen stars which form a constellation represe…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D41F56
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern solid lead alloy toy horse with an integral mounted soldier, possibly a hussar. The horse's head and tail as well as most of its legs are missing. The soldier's head and feet are missing. This model is moulded on both sides. The rider is sitting upright on a saddle cloth with a prominent border and a woollen shabraque. The rider may be carrying an upright weapon in his right hand and the left hand is holding the reigns. Behind the rider's left leg, a vertical feature may be a sword or rapier. This model is greyish buff. There is no indication of any paint…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-CE6490
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow-cast Modern lead alloy toy horse with an integral mounted soldier. The head, tail, and part of each leg of the horse are missing. The body of the rider is missing and only the legs survive. The soldier may be trooper of a heavy cavalry Regiment in full dress uniform. The figure is identifiable by its tall boots, carbine, sword and wool saddle cover. Behind the left leg there is a sword and behind the right leg there is a gun in a holster, possibly a carbine or short musket. The stirrups are present and the boots may be furnished with spurs. A portion of the …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-459584
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy figurine of a bull of Modern date. The animal is in a standing position with head in a butting pose and tail raised. The horns are horizontal and the eyes and ears are well defined. The body is slender and the top of the buttocks have a casting seam which is just visible. The tail is raised forming an 'S' shape. The front legs project forwards at an angle of about 45° and the rear legs are vertical. A lobed protrusion forms the genitals. The body is 'stippled' to represent hair. The hooves are flat on the underside and sharp around their edges. Each leg …
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2017
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Record ID: IOW-1EAACC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy and enamelled unidentified object of probable Modern date (c. 1900-c. 2000). This object is square in plan, slightly convex at the front and flat at the rear. Close to one corner a circular hole has a diameter of 2.3mm. The front has a matt greenish buff unclear design which is surrounded by blue enamel. The rear face is largely reddish brown with splashes of blue enamel. Length: 22.5mm; width: 22.4mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 3.91g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-4838AA
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper-alloy harness fitting/distribution loop (c. 1800-c. 1950). This fitting has an oval-shaped frame which is oval in cross-section and measures c. 55.0mm in length, 33.3mm. At one end there is an integral pear-shaped knop which is oval in cross-section. Extending from this knop is an integral roughly 'D'-shaped loop which is at right angles to the other loop and is fixed (not swivelling). This loop measures 21.0mm in length and 27.0mm in width. Both loops are oval in cross-section. The fitting is reddish brown overall and has a fleck of gilding on the large…
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
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Record ID: IOW-4A3E0B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper-alloy stamped button with the name: A. Smith of Newport, Isle of Wight. This button is circular in plan, the centre being concave at the front and convex at the rear. The edge is flat. At the front, an inner and outer beaded circle contains the inscription: · A. SMITH · NEWPORT. I W. The centre of the button has four sewing holes in a square formation creating a lozenge shape at the centre. There are traces of gilding at the front and rear. Alfred Smith had a tailoring business at 112 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. Diameter: 16.7mm; t…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: IOW-67F5DB
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval or Modern copper-alloy cufflink element (c. 1898-c. 1950). The element is oval in plan, flat at the front with a soldered attachment loop at the rear. The front has an engraved (or perhaps cast) depiction of a ciborium or chalice which is cross-hatched and beaded. The lid is surmounted by a cross. At the front there is a zigzag border at the edge of the element. Length: 16.6mm; width: 12.4mm; thickness: 1.3mm; thickness including loop: 5.7mm. Weight: 1.46g. This object is white metal coated at the front and may be silver.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2016
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Record ID: IOW-913D35
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper-alloy unidentified object. The object is tubular with an expanded rim at one end. The outside of the rim has two diametrically opposed notches. The inside of the tube has a coarse pitched screw thread. This object has a matt green patina. Length: 26.3mm; diameter: 30.5mm; thickness: 4.0mm. Weight: 67.08g.
Created on: Sunday 15th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: IOW-33BF5D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern zinc uniface halfpenny token for Cowes, Isle of Wight floating bridge (c. 1900-c. 1930). Obverse: COWES BRIDGE; 1/2D Reverse: Plain Diameter: 29.6mm. Weight: 5.02g. The token has a buff patina. It is pitted and in poor condition.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-066737
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern base metal and coated copy of a 'sixpence' of Charles I (1625-1649), 1900-2000. This coin copies the silver shillings minted at Pontefract during 1648 and 1649, the so-called 'siege' pieces. Sixpences were never minted at Pontefract, but were at Scarborough in 1644-5 and Newark in 1646. However, these latter types are square or diamond-shaped in profile, not disc-shaped as in this case. This copy seems to have been stamped and then cut out as a disc, as it has an edge on the reverse that stands slightly proud of the surface of the coin but has no edge on the ob…
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 6th April 2014
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Record ID: IOW-81A147
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and damaged Modern two-part lead cloth seal of the War Department relating to the Army Clothing Factory at Pimlico, London (c. 1857-c. 1932). This cloth seal has two discs connected by a joining strip at the edge (now broken) and held together by a rivet at the centre. Disc 1: Incuse scratch marks, probably 441/4 Disc 2 Two stamped concentric circles: W (broad arrow) [D] at centre; PIM[LICO] within circles Coarse brown fibres are present between the discs. Both discs are fractured and both have a greyish brown matt patina. Height: 38.97mm; width: 34.22mm; thickness: …
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: IOW-814B04
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and damaged Modern two-part lead cloth seal of the War Department relating to the Army Clothing Factory at Pimlico, London (c. 1857-c. 1932). This cloth seal has two discs connected by a joining strip at the edge and held together by a rivet at the centre. Disc 1: 44 1/4 (formed of incuse scratch marks) Disc 2 Two stamped concentric circles: [W] (broad arrow) D at centre; [PIM]LICO within circles Coarse brown fibres are present between the discs. The seal has an even matt grey patina. Height: 39.52mm; width: 34.10mm; thickness: 5.62mm. Weight: 22.21g. See: http:…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: IOW-B9E600
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded Modern cast lead bishop chess-piece (c. 1940-c. 1945). This piece is collared and waisted and has a small knop at the top of the mitre terminal. The mitre has a groove on each face signifying the two folding parts. The expanded base has a projection at each side to increase stability when standing. In the standing position it is tilted slightly to one side. It is partially corroded and mainly grey/off-white with patches of matt black paint, the remains of an original decorative coating. Height: 50.62mm; width at base: 22.13mm; thickness at base: 15.29m…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Sunday 10th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.