Has anyone seen 1 of these before?

richg

Sr. Member
Jun 15, 2004
281
57
Pennsylvania
Detector(s) used
minelab products
So a buddy of mine asked me something about a couple of my finds, I said lets take a look at what you mean because I didnt know what finds he was referring to, turns out it was about some civil war buttons I had found in a farm field near straustown rod and gun club. Then this thing reappeared, I had forgotten all about it, but I think its made of lead, its obviously an eagle with a shield, however, if you look at the bottom there is a hook like device. It is totally flat on the back which tells me it attached to something, im thinking some kind buckle type thing and that is the latching hook at the bottom?? I included a pic next to penny for size reference, anyone know exactly what it is?
 

Attachments

  • 20180324_194918.jpg
    20180324_194918.jpg
    100 KB · Views: 72
  • 20180324_193944.jpg
    20180324_193944.jpg
    138.2 KB · Views: 63
  • 20180324_194942.jpg
    20180324_194942.jpg
    63.5 KB · Views: 62
  • 20180324_193029.jpg
    20180324_193029.jpg
    91.7 KB · Views: 71
Upvote 0
OP
OP
R

richg

Sr. Member
Jun 15, 2004
281
57
Pennsylvania
Detector(s) used
minelab products
Yeah I definately see a bit of similiarity, are you thinking like household hook type?
 

OP
OP
R

richg

Sr. Member
Jun 15, 2004
281
57
Pennsylvania
Detector(s) used
minelab products
Yeah I definately see a bit of similiarity, are you thinking like household hook type?
 

flyadive

Bronze Member
Jun 11, 2012
2,192
1,535
NJ
Detector(s) used
Whites
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I’ve been wrong a lot but yes that’s what I’m thinking.
Any mounting holes ?
 

OP
OP
R

richg

Sr. Member
Jun 15, 2004
281
57
Pennsylvania
Detector(s) used
minelab products
No mounting holes and it does look complete, I was thinking a latching mechanism for something, like a pistol holster latch, you know push down on top part until it locked in place with the hook type thing on bottom, but I really have no clue, oh well no big deal, thanks, have a great weekend
 

Dharmacy

Sr. Member
Nov 1, 2006
466
908
Georgia
Detector(s) used
Varies with location and conditions.
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
My first thought was a drum tensioner, but I have not been able to find a match. Interesting find tho!

D.
 

Possum

Bronze Member
Nov 22, 2017
1,912
2,477
Southeast Louisiana
Detector(s) used
Minelab CTX 3030 and Equinox 800, XP Deus, Shadow X5, Shadow X2, Fisher F44, Whites Coinmaster, and Tesoro Compadre'
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
My first thought was a drum tensioner, but I have not been able to find a match. Interesting find tho!

D.

I never would've thought of drum tensioners until you mentioned it and its very possible that's what it is, Kinda makes you wonder :icon_scratch:, but regardless it's an interesting find...

"D"
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Top