What is it?

[5shot]

I've had more than a few health issues in the last few months but things are starting to look better lately. So, something I've always wanted to try is metal detecting. I bought a MineLab Exterra Pro metal detector, a Minelab pinpointer probe and a Garrett digging shovel. And I've been finding stuff. I found something yesterday and I'm hoping someone here can tell me what it is. I unscrewed the knurled cap and there was some kind of oil in there. Judging by the depth it was found at it's been in the ground for a few years.

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[Mags]

It's a Mormon priest olive oil vial. They carried it with them to able to perform on the spot consecrations and benedictions. "Hold to the rod" is from the book of Mormon.

[Sir Henry]

That’s cool how you found it.

[markiver54]

According to Google, Mags is right. It's a Consecrated Oil Vial Keychain to carry holy oil for blessings.

[BrokenolMarine]

Nice. Glad someone here could provide the answer.

[The Wiz]

Now you got to figure out how it got there!

[5shot]

I opened the cap and got some of the oil on me. Should I expect a blessing or is this more like when the lost ark got opened in "Raiders"??

[Mags]

Mormons had an early history in Wisconsin Black River area.

[5shot]

This item has no particular meaning to me but I suppose the right thing to do is maybe contact a local Mormon church and get their input?

Also found a mess of coins right after this . This was in a large area park and about 6" under the sod. I have have an upcoming surgery but might contact these folks next week and find out if it's important to them.

[markiver54]

This item has no particular meaning to me but I suppose the right thing to do is maybe contact a local Mormon church and get their input?

Also found a mess of coins right after this . This was in a large area park and about 6" under the sod. I have have an upcoming surgery but might contact these folks next week and find out if it's important to them.