Nice find Matt.
For more theories on what your find represents, you may want to post it here... What Is It?
Just a thought, that this might be a piece of Claddagh Jewelry.
"Claddagh jewelry is traditional Irish jewelry that represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty)."
I have no clue......... however, my guess would be the bottom piece of an award of some sort. I know this doesn’t help you but I get to practice my typing skills(: