✅ SOLVED Any idea what this is?

[ccdog]

I found this a couple of days ago in a field next to an early 1800's farmhouse. It appears to be brass, and the right side is broken. Found it a couple of feet from a minie ball.

 

[ARC]

Trigger guard ?

 

[ccdog]

I thought it was a trigger guard at first, but couldn't match it up with any trigger guard pictures that I had.

 

[cudamark]

Is that short end broken off?

 

[ccdog]

Yes, the short end is definitely broken off.

 

[Spats]

That's the back end of a spur.

 

[ccdog]

Thanks Spats. Never thought about it being part of a spur.

 

[Ant]

Is the long end broken off, or is it smooth and rounded?

 

[ccdog]

After looking at it again, the long end appears to be broken off just like the short end. It for sure is not smooth and rounded.

 

[Ant]

Then IMO as Spats ID'ed it being part of a spur, I say from the size a child's spur. With a screen name like Spats I'm sure he's the expert on footwear and apparel.

 

[ARC]

That's the back end of a spur.

Good one/I.D. Spats.
Agreed.

 

[ccdog]

Thanks guys! I'll mark it as SOLVED...if I can figure out how to do it.