Buckle Help Needed Please - Inscribed with PAT DEC 16 1879

[angifogg]

Buckle Help Needed Please - Smaller buckle found in an old field. Not as big as a belt buckle so I am thinking maybe a boot buckle or some sort? Inscribed on the back with PAT DEC 16 1879

Any ideas would be gladly appreciated

Thanks in advance

 

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[angifogg]

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Horse-harness buckle shield.

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