Record ID: NLM-4394F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. Large cast annular buckle with a strap bar of rounded section set back from the frame, springing from D-shaped ends apparently brazed to the back of the ring. The ring takes the form of a tapering dragonesque or fish-like body with large and intermittently overlapping D-shaped scales with, at one end, a porpoise-like head with large oval eye in relief and a partly opened duck bill. A pair of truncated dorsal fins are set next to each other behind the head, while the narrower end terminates in a small fan-shaped fishtail with lines radiating from its base. The bill …
Created on: Friday 16th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F32CEF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy modified coin; a penny of George V (AD 1910 - 1936) dating from AD 1912. Spink Standard catalogue number 4051. The coin is 30.7mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 8.49g. It has been modified by engraving a straw boater hat onto the king's head.  Obverse: bare head of George V left. GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: Reverse: Britannia seated right. [ON]E PENNY / 1912
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2022
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Record ID: LON-742E1B
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern white metal British Army stamped collar badge dating from AD 1914-1945. The badge is the regimental insignia of the Scots Guards and consists of a thistle surrounded by the motto "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" (No one assails me with impunity) on a star and saltire. The badge is corroded. Dimensions: length: 43.54mm; width: 41.98mm; thickness: 2.12mm; weight: 7.22g
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: NLM-20F0F4
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copy of a cast Viking arrowhead, presumably from a historical reenactment event. The Norse Film and Pagaent Society was among the first Dark Ages  re-enactment groups established, in 1971. Suggested date: Modern, 1970-2000 Length: 113.1mm, Width: 17mm, Thickness: 1.8mm, Weight: 13.25gms
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: DYFED-1DCAB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, aluminium Reichsmark dating to 1939. The obverse features an eagle on top of a swastika, legend around reading 'Deutsches Reich 1939', translating to German Reich 1939, beaded border around circumference. The reverse features the denomination 'Reichspfennig 50', Mintmark 'A' in exergue between two leaves, minted in Berlin. The coin has a silver patina and has some signs of a dark orangy corrosion. The coins weighs 1.3g and is 22.49mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton Sugwas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-228AE9
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy toy fragment. Part of the horse covering and the upper right hind leg from a naturalistically rendered hollow cast horse for a medieval knight, modelled cantering at a scale of 1:32 or 54mm. Suggested date: Modern, 1920-1960 Height: 25.8mm, Length: 35mm, Thickness (wall of casting): 0.9mm, Weight: 6.32gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-115988
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy unidentified object. A thick cast rectangular plate; its rigidity suggests an alloy while its mass suggests at least the substantial presence of lead. A hole of diameter 6.3mm passes though the object towards one end, and on one side is surrounded by a mark of 15.5mm diameter showing where a headed bolt has passed through. One sees objects like this along the verges of busy modern roads, and always wonders what they are/were, and whether they will be missed. Presumably from machinery. Suggested date: Modern, 1930-2000 Length: 66.4mm, Width: 24.2mm, Thickness: 7.7mm, Weight:…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-1146ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy coin; a heavily clipped penny of Edward VII dating from the Modern period, AD 1901 - 1910, Part of the king's head, facing right, remains on the obverse and part of Britannia seated on the reverse The coin is dished and very worn on the convex face, so only the king's ear is visible. The date and the legends on both sides are all missing.  The remaining portion of the coin is 16.5mm in diameter and 1.5mm thick. It weighs 2.5g.
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-0F68A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible coin forgery. A droplet of lead which has set on a flat surface and then been stamped with an oval panel on its upper side; the metal retains a grey tint. This may be a further example of ‘coins’ made to resemble Celtic and Anglo-Saxon issues distributed across land frequented by metal detectorists; a ‘mint’ in the Grimsby area is suspected. Suggested date: Modern, 1990-2010 Diameter: 19.8mm, Thickness: 4mm, Weight: 7.31gms
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-BBD1B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. A modified halfpenny of George V (1910-1936), artfully altered to an oval form, dated 1936. Possibly an informal memorial to the King made at home in the year of his death. Obverse description: Bearded bust left. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRIT OMN: REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP Reverse description: Britannia with shield and trident seated right Reverse inscription: HALF PENNY Length: 32.1mm, Width: 26.5mm, Weight: 4.95gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Willingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-933245
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medallion. Milled with apical lug and part of one link of a suspension chain. Obverse description: The globe, depicted as western and eastern hemispheres. Obverse inscription: BARRATT / & CO's / SWEETS / ARE PURE Reverse description: A cushion crown with facing portraits of Edward VII and Alexandra Reverse inscription: (top) CORONATION (bottom)1902
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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Record ID: SUR-928E2F
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A World War I era military cap badge of the Devonshire Regiment. The bi-metal badge comprises an eight-pointed star with, at its centre, a three-towered castle (Exeter Castle) with 'SEMPER FIDELIS' (Always faithful) underneath, enclosed by a circlet bearing the title 'THE DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT'. In place of the topmost ray of the star is a King's crown. The reverse has a fixing lug at the top. The badge was found in the vicinity of the site of the WWI era Military Camp and Hospital at Bramshott, Hampshire.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NARC-9266DE
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of five replica Roman Dupondius of Claudius I (AD 41-54), copying from an auxiliary mint, dating to the period AD 41-54 (Reece period 2). CERES AVGVSTA, S C reverse type depicting Ceres seated left on throne holding corn ears and torch, S C in exergue. Unclear make. Obverse description: Long necked, bareheaded bust, left Obverse inscription:  TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Reverse description: Ceres seated left on throne holding corn ears and torch Reverse inscription: CERES AVGVSTA, S C (in exergue) 1 Diameter: 25.95…
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
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Record ID: NLM-66952F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and glass finger ring. Cast rectangular section band, widened towards its shoulders with a possibly bipartite bezel which is grooved on one side and has a stepped inner edge on the other. A six-clawed projecting setting rising from between the two sides of the bezel retains an oval facetted clear colourless glass paste stone. Gilding covers the band front and back, with patches of a reddish material exposed below it in small patches by loss of a surface of gilding with a silvery backing which is poorly attached. The finder kindly suggests this may be an item of costume jew…
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-735EA8
Object type: BRUSH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver object, likely a hairbrush, manufactured in Birmingham in 1907 for the Boot’s Pure Drug Company. On the back of the hairbrush, there is a hallmark consisting of an anchor, a lion, and a lowercase ‘h’, all of which would mean that this was manufactured in Birmingham in 1907. The maker’s mark is BPDC, which is the maker’s mark of the Boot’s Pure Drug Company. Whilst this normally seems to have appeared in a shield, there does not seem to be a shield around the letters of the maker’s mark on this item. The back of the object is decorated with …
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Record ID: LON-3B0ABB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy Lovat Scouts Yeomanry button dating from AD 1914-1918. This is a size medium button for dress tunic buttons, parade uniforms, pockets and epaulettes. The button is a pressed and stamped three-part hollow domed brass button with separate attachment loop (shank). It has a convex front and flat back. It is embossed with a stags head facing left on a torse encircled by scroll with the inscription LOVAT SCOUTS . Y . Dimensions: diameter: 17.13mm; thickness: 4.40mm; weight: 2.18g
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: LON-3A30A4
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern Kings Canadian Army button dating from AD 1939-1945. This is a size medium button for dress tunic buttons, parade uniforms, pockets and epaulettes. The button is a pressed and stamped three-part hollow domed brass button with separate soldered attachment loop (shank). It has a convex front and flat back. It is embossed with a circular garter within which is the inscription HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE surmounted by a King's crown with CANADA above. The back is stamped MADE IN CANADA. Dimensions: diameter: 17.90mm; thickness: 6.79mm; weight: 4.08g
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: LON-3A146B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry regiment button dating from AD 1910-1945. This is a size large tunic or great coat button.The button is a pressed and stamped three-part hollow domed brass button with separate soldered attachment loop (shank). It has a convex front and flat back. It is embossed with a bugle with Yorkshire rose in centre and all surmounted by a King's crown. The reverse is blank and undecorated. Dimensions: diameter: 24.84mm; thickness: 6.79mm; weight: 4.08g
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2022
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Record ID: LON-39E719
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern Grenadier Guards WW1 Grenadier Guards Regiment (George V) grenadier guards button dating from AD 1910-1936. This is a size large tunic or great coat button.The button is a pressed and stamped three-part hollow domed brass button with separate soldered attachment loop (shank). It has a convex front and flat back. It is embossed with George V cipher, GR reversed and interlaced, kings crown above and grenade below. The back is stamped with the maker's name: BUTTONS . LIMITED . BIRMINGHAM. Dimensions: diameter: 25.45mm; thickness: 11.12…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
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Record ID: NMS-24C3B5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unfinished "Penny spitfire" brooch or lapel badge, made from cut and folded copper alloy sheet, usually a pre-decimal penny was used. The hollow-backed fold projects up from the horizontal plane of the wings to form the fuselage, and the front is cut and shaped to form the nose and hood of the cockpit, the tail end is unfinished. On the left-hand side of the fuselage is an unfinished projecting trapezoidal plate. The corresponding sheet plate on the right-hand side of the fuselage has been cut to form one of the large and distinctive asymmetrical pointed oval front wings of the Spitfi…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2022
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