Brass ID

[ALABEAR]

Dug this one today where I have been finding Civil War relics. Anyone know what it might be? Thanks

 

[Blacksheep]

At first glance, it reminds me of an old headlight cover.

https://www.mooneyesusa.com/Store/product_info.php?products_id=1712

 

[bigjohn835]

Maybe boot tip or ornament from uniform. Ofcourse, it could be a part from an old still.

 

[wildrider]

Ironmans knee joint.

 

[Monty]

I was gonna make a smart remark that it was the first knee pad for a detectorist but it failed because you had to drive nails through the holes to keep it on. But I won't. Dang! I did!
Seriously, it looks like it was used as some kind of a protective cover for equipment of some kind. I have studied the CW quite a bit as of late, but unfortunately I have not studied their equipment. Thanks for allowing me to show my ignorance. Monty

 

[thepoolguy]

boot toe protector?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I was gonna make a smart remark that it was the first knee pad for a detectorist but it failed because you had to drive nails through the holes to keep it on. But I won't. Dang! I did!
Monty

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...=/images?q=knight+armor+parts&um=1&hl=en&sa=N

 

[trikikiwi]

Continuing with the theme, this modern Knight - note the armour and the sword



indicates where he thinks ALABEAR's awesome find, was properly worn.
Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Continuing with the theme, this modern Knight - note the armour and the sword



indicates where he thinks ALABEAR's awesome find, was properly worn.
Mike

lol I think you got it... an antique cup.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

lmao @ monty!

 

[Monty]

Seriously now, really, I mean it. When I was in the service at my first duty station and being the lowest ranking newby in the squadron, I had to mow the lawn around the headquarters. We had to wear a toe protector over our shoes that was shaped like that. It had straps attached that fit under the toe and back around the heel to keep them on. They were awkward and ungainly and hard to walk in. I ran over one with the mower (accidentally of course ) and turned it into slaw. I showed it to the commander and he commented they weren't worth a damn and threw it away. I didn't have to wear them after that and cut way down on the time it took to cut the lawn. Now why do I always have to tell a story every time I make a guess? It's just my character I suppose , which reminds me of the time....Oh never mind!

M nty

 

[silverswede]

Some old steamer trunks were huge and had ornate brass corner protectors that might be close to what you found. Here's a pic .

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I was thinking the same thing, silverswede, and came back to this old post but you already thought of it. Ill post my pic anyway.