Went hunting in the woods with Treblehunter. Not a lot of finds. Just a penny and this. Cleaned up nicely with baking soda and q-tips. Did not clean the inside. Seems like tarnish. Anyone have any idea what it is? First thought was buckle, but husband thinks not.
I am guessing match holder also. Question. Do any of the sides look like there is a match striker on it? Like a crisscross section of lines? That would probably be a definitive marking. It is possible the compartment in the back had some kind of emery cloth or something of the sort to be used as a lighter for matches also.
Looks silver or heavy silver plate to me. Strange no markings on it
Well thank you all. It is for sure a match holder. Don't know about match box though . A book of matches fits like a glove leaving the striker strip exposed. Cleaned the inside and can find no silver mark at all. Thank you all. If someone here does not know what something is , no one does!