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Old 10-01-2007, 10:02 PM
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I bet you guys are getting sick of me by now!!

Anyways, found this guy in my backyard tonight about 6 inches down. The pictures are kind of bad but they're the best I could do with my camera.

In case you can't see what's on the badge, or whatever it is, it's two soldiers holding a gun in what looks to be WW1 style gear. At the top it says USA and has the eagle under that. Under the eagle is the shield with 7 stars. And at the bottom it says E Pluribus Unum.

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Edit: Again, sorry about those pictures. I don't know why I can't get my camera to take a decent close up photo.

Edit: Oops, forgot too mention. I think it's made of brass.
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Old 10-01-2007, 10:10 PM
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Looks like a neat badge.

You may want to check to see if your camera has a macro mode, the icon for it is a flower. If it doesn't they you'll have to hold the camera farther away before snapping to get a clear pic.
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Old 10-02-2007, 02:22 PM
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Looks like a neat badge.

You may want to check to see if your camera has a macro mode, the icon for it is a flower. If it doesn't they you'll have to hold the camera farther away before snapping to get a clear pic.
I just looked at the manual for my camera and it does say it has a macro mode. However, the stupid thing doesn't tell you how to use it!!!
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Old 10-02-2007, 02:29 PM
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what you'll need to do is look for the icon that looks like a little flower. Either place the dial on your camera on this icon or press the button next to the icon until it appears on the lcd screen as being active. Once you have this mode, you'll be able to focus on smaller and up close objects. You may still need to move a bit further away from the lens (maybe up to 3 inches away).

I can see the addidas shoe box in the background quite well, though
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Old 10-02-2007, 02:43 PM
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it look like it could be a watch fob also, these are some fobs iv'e found , the 5 in the right top of the pic are fobs . i only say it might be cause of the loop on the top . just my guess.
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Old 10-02-2007, 02:49 PM
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what you'll need to do is look for the icon that looks like a little flower. Either place the dial on your camera on this icon or press the button next to the icon until it appears on the lcd screen as being active. Once you have this mode, you'll be able to focus on smaller and up close objects. You may still need to move a bit further away from the lens (maybe up to 3 inches away).

I can see the addidas shoe box in the background quite well, though
Will do! And I love Adidas's shoes!
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it look like it could be a watch fob also, these are some fobs iv'e found , the 5 in the right top of the pic are fobs . i only say it might be cause of the loop on the top . just my guess.
I think you hit the nail on the head! Thanks Dave!

Now if I could only pinpoint this one.
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Hard to make out the image but appears to be a state seal watch fob.
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