Arrowheads; Indians of North America; Indians of Central America
Brown/red. Its blade is triangular w/ recurved edges - shoulder is barbed & sweeps slightly. The other shoulders is missing. Stem is contracted w/ a straight base.
Buckthorn barbed wire is steel ribbon fencing with one smooth edge and one pointed edge; barbs are spaced at one inch intervals. T.V. Allis was issued patent 244,726, dated July 26, 1881.
Arrowheads; Indians of North America; Indians of Central America
Has a broad triangular shaped blade. Blade edges are convex. Shoulders are asymmetrical - one is slightly barbed than the other. Stem has been broken off - the base is straight.
Arrowheads; Indians of North America; Indians of Central America
Is brown and red. Blade is triangular in shape w/ convex edges. Shoulders are asymmetrical - one is slightly barbed and the other is only slightly formed. Stem edges are expanded and the base is straight.
Arrowheads; Indians of North America; Indians of Central America
Is gray and has a triangular shaped blade - one blade edge is uneven and chipped - the other is straight. The shoulders are sloped upward. The stem is expanded and the base is straight.
Arrowheads; Indians of North America; Indians of Central America
Is off white and has a triangular shaped blade. Blade edges are convex. Shoulders slope upward slightly. Stem is slightly expanded - the base is straight.
Obverse of the 1793 coin bears the bust of King Charles IV, and the words "Carolus IIII Dei Gratia." The reverse features Spanish crown, coat of arms, and margin inscription "HISPAN ET IND REX M 8R F M"
Obverse of the coin depicts an eagle with snake in beak and inscription "Republica Mexicana 1891." Reverse inscription: "5 Centavos" with garland. Mint mark is for the Republican Mint of Zacatecas.
Obverse of the coin depicts an eagle with snake in beak and inscription "Republica Mexicana." The reverse is inscribed with: "8R Z 1834 O-M 1 OD 20G", and features the radiant Phrygian cap design, the symbol of liberty.
Obverse side of coin depicts shield and crown, with "Philippus" on margin. Reverse side of coin depicts the coat of arms of Castile and León. Date not known, but likely from early to mid 1700's; possibly minted during Spanish King Philip V's...
Obverse side of coin depicts the bust of Carolus IIII, and the inscription "Dei Gratia"; the year is possibly 1799. The reverse margin is inscribed "HISPAN ET IND REX M 1R F M" with the crown and coat of arms of Castile and León.
One cent 1859 coin with obverse inscription "Victoria Dei Gratia Regina Canada," and image of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland (1837-1901); reverse includes wreath of maple leaves, the traditional Canadian symbol.
Part of a series of presidential commemorative coins, this brass coin depicts Chester A. Arthur, "21st President U.S.A., 1881-1885." The reverse side is enscribed "Our Chet - Q.M. General in Civil War, Collector of Port of NY, VP, Became President...
Scutt arrowplate barbed wire consists of two twisted-strand wires with four point sheet metal arrow plate barbs. Each barb is split and shaped like an arrowhead. Scutt arrowplate barbed wire has patent 20500, issued June 18, 1878, by Hiram B....
Single square strand wire is wrapped with four point coil barbs at approximately half-inch intervals. This wire has patent RE 6914, issued Feb. 18, 1876, Joseph F. Glidden of De Kalb, Illinois.
The obverse of this coin depicts the profile of Carolus III and includes DEI GRATIA 1781. On the reverse side the margin inscription is "HISPAN ET IND R M H R" and the center features the coat of arms of Castile and León, surrounded by two...
The obverse of this coin depicts the profile of Carolus IIII and includes DEI GRATIA 1798. On the reverse side the margin inscription is "HISPAN ET IND REX M H 2R F M" and the center features the coat of arms of Castile and León, surrounded by...
The obverse shows a lion facing right leaning on a shield, with the inscription "Cien Piezas en Kilog" (100 pieces in a kilogram) and "Diez Centimos." The reverse of the Spanish coin shows a seated figure and the words "Diez gramos" (10 grams), and...
These are examples of barbed wire fencing used as “concertina” wire in the European campaign during World War I. The twisted steel wire with barbs at regular intervals impeded or halted the passage of soldiers.
