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Title: Identifying a coat of arms.
Post by: Andrew Hessey on Wednesday 09 October 19 23:47 BST (UK)

Hi need help with identifying a coat of arms , dug metal detecting,  figure this would be the best chance of ID for it , thanks in advance for any information of its ancestorial  history and date possibly look forward, to a look back at its heritage

Title: Re: Identifying a coat of arms.
Post by: Kiltpin on Thursday 10 October 19 14:32 BST (UK)

Hello, Andrew and welcome. 

This will not be easy. Where in the country was it found, please? Although people did move around, it more likely that it was lost closer to home. 

I am seeing a bordure of red and gold (yellow), but that could be silver (white, but discoloured over time). 

The problem is the central charge. It is likely to be an animal - beast, bird or fish. Having said that, it is possible that it is an inanimate object, such as a weapon, or a tool. But all I am seeing is a great big X. 

How big is this thing? The smaller it is the less likely it is for there to be great detail in the design.   

So, back to you, Andrew - where and how big? 

Regards 

Chas

Title: Re: Identifying a coat of arms.
Post by: Flattybasher9 on Thursday 10 October 19 15:08 BST (UK)

Trimmed


Malky

Title: Re: Identifying a coat of arms.
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 10 October 19 15:29 BST (UK)

Bordure compony perhaps?

But looks more like brickwork, with red mortar between the "bricks"? ;D

Title: Re: Identifying a coat of arms.
Post by: Skoosh on Thursday 10 October 19 16:03 BST (UK)

Isle of Man with an extra leg? ;D

Skoosh.

Title: Re: Identifying a coat of arms.
Post by: Flattybasher9 on Friday 11 October 19 02:53 BST (UK)

"Jake, the peg" perhaps  ??? ??? ???


Malky