Mysterious brass eagle discovered in Nightingale

Mysterious brass eagle discovered in Nightingale

A metal detecting survey in the Chełm Forest District, Poland, has resulted in the discovery of a mysterious brass eagle badge. The eagle is shown grasping a sword while wearing a closed crown. It is seated on a panoply of two artillery cannon in the centre, flanked by four flags on either side, and two pyramids of three musket balls. Measuring 15 by 19 cm’s, the eagle has what appears to be initials, possible “S” and “M” on the reverse side. It…