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WINNER #1
My favorite International favorite find is the U.S. Army Pvt. Anthony World War II Dog Tag, found and returned by Adam C. from the U.K. with his EuroAce.
Adam’s story: “Being somewhat of a newcomer to metal detecting I decided go purchase the Garrett Euroace as I’d heard fantastic reviews about the machine and loved the design and look to it. I wasn’t disappointed when it arrived and after a quick assembley I was out and about all over my new permissions. Yesterday, 22nd December, I detected a strong signal at a depth of 8 inches. As I dug excitedly I saw the tell-tale shine that so many people see when they unearth silver coins, although it wasn’t silver, it was better. It turned out to be a WW2 US Dog Tag belonging to Pvt. Henry C. Anthony who was stationed in the UK for a brief period prior to deployment to Normandy Beach. I was fascinated by the find and started researching immediately. My job was now to get this medal back where it belongs, with his family. Turns out he was traceable and although he passed away in 1995, he had a surviving neice who I was able to contact. When she heard the news of my find she was almost in tears as “He was an Uncle whom I loved so much. God Bless your heart”. One of the biggest draws to metal detecting for me isn’t just the hunt and the find, it’s the history of the object and how it got there. Coins/relics have value but memories of loved ones are priceless. Donna Anthony’s Christmas became a very special one.”
Adam C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Adam’s story: “Being somewhat of a newcomer to metal detecting I decided go purchase the Garrett Euroace as I’d heard fantastic reviews about the machine and loved the design and look to it. I wasn’t disappointed when it arrived and after a quick assembley I was out and about all over my new permissions. Yesterday, 22nd December, I detected a strong signal at a depth of 8 inches. As I dug excitedly I saw the tell-tale shine that so many people see when they unearth silver coins, although it wasn’t silver, it was better. It turned out to be a WW2 US Dog Tag belonging to Pvt. Henry C. Anthony who was stationed in the UK for a brief period prior to deployment to Normandy Beach. I was fascinated by the find and started researching immediately. My job was now to get this medal back where it belongs, with his family. Turns out he was traceable and although he passed away in 1995, he had a surviving neice who I was able to contact. When she heard the news of my find she was almost in tears as “He was an Uncle whom I loved so much. God Bless your heart”. One of the biggest draws to metal detecting for me isn’t just the hunt and the find, it’s the history of the object and how it got there. Coins/relics have value but memories of loved ones are priceless. Donna Anthony’s Christmas became a very special one.”
Adam C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second international favorite find is the Richard Danielson “Vintage Trouble” Ring, found by Mika V. from Finland with his Ace 250.
Mika’s Story: “This may not be the most valuable find ever, but it is the most exciting of all of my finds this year. A couple of days after the big rock concert with the Australian group AC/DC as the main act (55,000 tickets sold), I was detecting for coins and possibly jewelry in the park where the concert had taken place. Just before leaving I decided to check the area where the stage had been and got a very loud and clear high tone signal on my Ace 250. And there it was. A huge solid silver ring (25 grams)with the Vintage Trouble logo on it. Vintage Trouble was the American group that was supporting AC/DC on their “Rock or Bust” World Tour 2015. First I thought it was just a cheap fan ring as it did not have any hallmarks. Later at home I made a density weighing test and it was silver. Inside the ring there was engraved “Richard 3/5” and then it struck me: It was the ring of the drummer in the group, Richard Danielson. I also found a picture on Instagram where the group had just received their rings, one for each member. I believe the rings were a gift from Richard’s father. I tried to contact Mr. Danielson through Instagram and Facebook, but no luck. I would be happy to return the ring to him. I have enclosed two photos, one being the ring just when I found it and the other being a screenshot of Vintage Trouble's Instagram account. Maybe you at Garrett could help me with it?”
Mika V. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Mika’s Story: “This may not be the most valuable find ever, but it is the most exciting of all of my finds this year. A couple of days after the big rock concert with the Australian group AC/DC as the main act (55,000 tickets sold), I was detecting for coins and possibly jewelry in the park where the concert had taken place. Just before leaving I decided to check the area where the stage had been and got a very loud and clear high tone signal on my Ace 250. And there it was. A huge solid silver ring (25 grams)with the Vintage Trouble logo on it. Vintage Trouble was the American group that was supporting AC/DC on their “Rock or Bust” World Tour 2015. First I thought it was just a cheap fan ring as it did not have any hallmarks. Later at home I made a density weighing test and it was silver. Inside the ring there was engraved “Richard 3/5” and then it struck me: It was the ring of the drummer in the group, Richard Danielson. I also found a picture on Instagram where the group had just received their rings, one for each member. I believe the rings were a gift from Richard’s father. I tried to contact Mr. Danielson through Instagram and Facebook, but no luck. I would be happy to return the ring to him. I have enclosed two photos, one being the ring just when I found it and the other being a screenshot of Vintage Trouble's Instagram account. Maybe you at Garrett could help me with it?”
Mika V. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
