Metal Detecting Finds Mike B
New find sent in by Mike B August 2013:
Officer’s badge Royal Irish regiment – Found in Heidelberg 21st January 2013
“Latin Motto- Virtutis Namurcensis Praemium” Translation- Reward for valour at Namur (Belgium)
Officer J.K. is lieutenant James kelly from Royal Irish Regiment seriously wounded 31st Oct 1901 at diepkloof or Diepdraai.
Awarded D.S.O. 9th April 1903 promoted captain. Married a widow. Died 1909
Cricket Belt Buckle found 2013:
A great collection from a clearly dedicated Boer War and beach hunter Mike B who has been detecting since 1994.
Hi Mike – you got some of the best Anglo Boer War relics finds that I know , keep it up and enjoy the hobby – Lukas