Good day on the desert today

[Jim in Idaho]

Just me and Heidi. Found a bunch of cartridges, Six .30 Remington in one small area. (obviously a lousy shot...LOL) One .38 Special...all modern stuff.
Then a 40-60 Winchester (black powder) unfired, with bullet intact in case, but the case was broken in two. Primer is not dented.; a 38-56 Winchester (black powder); a .44WCF; Two .45 Colts, but one has no headstamp. An unfired 25-20 by UMC; A flattened bullet, and the best find...some sort of medallion with U S on the front. The front is bronze, and the back is lead about 1/8" thick. If anybody knows anything about this item, I'd really appreciate some help.
I used the DFX, Settings were "Coins & Jewelry", Best Data, with the 6 x 10 DD coil. It smoothly ignored all the iron.

Jim

 

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[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

 

[RJGMC]

I would guess that your medallion is probably a u.s. cavalry belt buckle. What does the back look like? I am sure the experts will be along shortly.
RJGMC

 

[Jim in Idaho]

I would guess that your medallion is probably a u.s. cavalry belt buckle. What does the back look like? I am sure the experts will be along shortly.
RJGMC

The back is just a lead plate backing the bronze...about 1/8" thick. Could be a medallion from a saddlebag, or even a saddle, or a buckle, as you say.
Jim

 

[dansalata]

ammo box plate?

 

[Jim in Idaho]

ammo box plate?

You nailed it! I just came back online to post that another guy told me what it is. I appreciate the info! Really happy to know how old it is, roughly.
Jim