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2012-02-10 General History - Coin:

Sorry, no idea at all! I've never heard of it before. But it can hardly be a coin with that inscription. Probably some commercial thing or even maybe something that has to do with gambling. Soldiers do

2012-02-10 Military History - Bengal Light Infantry Item:

I found at least one company that does military appraisals (among other thins) in Michigan. I can't vouch for them, but they do seem legit. Here's the website: http://aeauctions.com/    I think it would

2012-02-10 Military History - Bengal Light Infantry Item:

Yes, the thing you cite, about the bridle makes sense, that is what I had in mind.  Who knows, maybe an old Indian Army vet immigrated to Michigan, or one of his ancestors did and lost it.  The digging

2012-02-10 Military History - Bengal Light Infantry Item:

WOW-Sue,I am a Western Michigan University-PhD[Lincoln Assassination].My last big research project was for the Robert Redford Movie"The Conspirator".So,In my retirement this a "Labor of Love".With our

2012-02-09 U.S. History - U.S History:

Hi Hana,    Generally, I try to keep my opinions out of answers, but since you have asked for my personal opinion, I am happy to discuss it.    First, I think it is dangerous to second guess historical