Hoping for a buckle ID

[Crowfriend]

This surface find was found in Southern Arizona at a turn of the century homestead. Any idea as to what is was used for? Any information is much appreciated!

 

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[Chiltepin]

That's handmade by a blacksmith, could have been used for numerous straps.
2 3/4 might be for canvas strap and too wide for a belt.
I thought it might be for an old Trunk but most leather straps are 1"-2".

On second thought, I'm gonna go with a Handmade Blanket Pin!

If it was a buckle there would be no reason to put a dip in the metal on
the right side it would have been rapped around like the lower left corner.

good luck

 

[sutphin]

NEET FIND

 

[scruggs]

Unusual find you got there! Sweet!

 

[CRUSADER]

well, well do I start......