any clue

[Michelle]

thin brass. shape of a shield, has prongs on back,top has bent opening

 

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[Michelle]

here's the other part Earl1

 

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[nhbenz]

Nice ID Earl1! ...and of course nice find Michelle. I wonder what was in the case before it turned into dirt. Monty, my calculations would show that your accuracy is nearly twice what you've stated!