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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:38 pm |
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The star and crescents, is that not middle-eastern, turkey perhaps ?
I've only seen a flag with 3 crescent moons and stars, but they are in separate groupings, a star to each crescent.
With the word 'Strength' being included, would this not make it also European, meaning it may belong to a British ally, during the 19th Century - Crimean War, etc. ?
Additionally, could that be a phoenix, rather than an eagle ?
Just guessing, although I should have learned my lesson from the button topic !
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:19 am |
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Hi Coll. All finds of note are mapped on the GPS system these days so the location is pinpointed. The finds are then passed to an FLO (Finds Liaison Officer). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/excavations_techniques/pas_day_life_01.shtml
Then the PAS (Portable Antiquities Scheme) makes a record of it. http://www.finds.org.uk/
I myself am a member of the Federation Of Independent Detectorists whose aim is to ensure that people in the hobby acts appropriately so a code of condduct was drawn up.
1. Get permission before detecting on private land. Never Trespass.
2. Make an agreement on sharing finds with the landowner to avoid any later misunderstandings.
3. Report all your finds to the landowner, even those that must be declared to the Coroner as well.
4. Remember to shut all gates, never walk through standing crops, do not startle animals or nesting birds.
5. Fill all holes, even on ploughed land or beaches. Never leave a mess or damage grass, a sharp trowel will cut a neat plug and once replaced and firmed in, the find spot will almost be invisible.
6. Most metal rubbish can be recycled, the Planet belongs to all of us, so dispose of your unwanted iron, lead, cans, silver paper etc. With care for the environment, and never leave junk on the site.
7. Never detect on a scheduled archaeological site, to do so is a criminal offence unless you have permission from the Secretary of State for National Heritage.
8. Report all Gold or Silver artefacts over 300 years old to the local Coroner, also hoards of coins or plate of any age or material.
9. All bombs, mines, ammunition or chemical containers, should have the find spot marked and be reported to the Police. Never attempt to move them yourself.
10. As a FID member you have a lot to be proud of, so always be friendly to people who ask about your hobby, help them find lost metal objects when requested and never break this "Code of Conduct" or give the hobby a bad image.
This was drawn up in 1996.
I currently detect with people from all walks of life including a psychiatrist. He also knows two other psychiatrists who metal detect. Another friend of mine who detects is a local G.P. He is also the "In House" metal detectorist who features on the TV programme "Time Team". We also have a qualified archaeologist amongst our little gang which comes in quite handy.
Even the spread of musket balls in a field is recorded by several groups I know. This has led to battlefield archaeology on the sites.
I know that our knowledge of Roman history was greatly enhanced by Major Tony Clunn, an avid detectorist. Major Clunn was stationed in Osnabruck, Germany. I daresay a few of us on this site know the area. With a lot of hard work and dedication Major Clunn discovered the site of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. It is an interesting read if you have time.
http://www.reviewscout.com/1932714707
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