Colonial Shoe Buckle

[FoxHound0985]

Hi there, I found this shoe buckle about a month ago in Utica, Indiana. I havent had too much of a chance to get out metal detecting because of work and I am also trying to get everything set for an upcoming reenactment. I am pretty sure this is a shoe buckle, but if anyone has another opinion on what this is, or how old it is, please let me know. Thanks and HH!

Fox

 

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[Leon]

Nice buckle Fox, WTG!!!
Hey, are you still interested in trading one of those old mason jars for a few them lids...
I was hoping to get down that way over the summer, but time has been short.
I did get down to Larenceburg over the 4th of July, but didn't have much time to go on an excursion...

Here's pic of one of the lids, I have six in all...

 

[Nana40]

Neat! Maybe you could post some pics of the reenactment?

Nana

 

[comfyinvermont]

Hey Fox, that is a great looking buckle, and I believe it is old, but I don't think it is a shoe buckle. The old shoe buckles, had a chape and tongue in the middle and it looks like yours had a single iron piece to go into the belt. I would think that yours is a belt buckle rather than a shoe buckle. I am attaching a picture of a shoe buckle. you will see the difference. In any case, it is one cool find. Congrats...Lance

 

[JakePhelps]

Whatever it is its really neat! It could be from a number of things.

 

[trk5capt]

Possibly a sash buckle or cross sword belt buckle I have seen one someplace but can't remember where. trk5capt...