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The Silver Cross

05 Nov 2014

http://www.digbycourier.ca/News/Local/2014-10-09/article-3897827/Who-dropped-the-Silver-Cross%3F-First-World-War-medal-unearthed-in-Clementsport/1 The above link is the local paper that wrote a story on this find. Here is my story: We all love the hunt but the research and historical significance is what makes this hobby so great. I like to search out old sites. Nova Scotia is blessed with lots of historical homes and foundations from the 1700's and up. The property I was searching looked like 1800's, especially since the dilapidated house next door was definitely late 1800's. Unfortunately the house I was at was a bust. Actually it was built in the 1950's. The only area of real interest was in the side yard beside the old house. Lots of targets, toys and junk, 50's and 60's with the occasional deep targets that usually shine with that old green patina. Now mind you, I wasn't here very long when I hit a 12-40's number and a high pitched screamer at 5".

Expecting the usual, to my surprise I pulled out the extraordinary. A silver cross about the size of a US silver dollar. This is where it gets interesting. It has the royal crown at the top with 3 maple leafs on the three other sides. In the centre are the initials of King George the Fifth. Inscribed on the back are the serial number, rank and abbreviated name of the soldier. Through research and the help of a friend we discovered these were issued starting in 1919 to the mother's of the deceased.

They were called the silver Memorial Cross. It was incredible to learn of this young soldiers life and history. A true Canadian hero of WW1. Over the next few weeks we learned Edward Delong Burns had two boys and eventually a great granddaughter was located. She never knew the cross existed. I have owned many detectors over the years but the E-TRAC is truly the most incredible machine I have ever owned. I believe without the fine-tuned discrimination the E-TRAC can give you this story would never have happened and the silver cross would not have been returned to its rightful family. Thanks Minelab.  

Jay – Canada

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