Metal detectorist finds 10th known 1800s ‘Free Slave’ badge
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A metal detectorist has discovered a rare badge from the 1800s. The find is reportedly the 10th known 'Free Slave' badge, which suggests it may have been used to identify someone as a freed slave. The discovery appears to be a significant one, given the limited number of such badges that have been found.