Buckle id please!

[PalmettoJoel]

I found this at my rev war sight today. I was wondering an approximate date and use

Thanks in advance, I don't know what simple minds like mine would do with out y'all!

 

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[CRUSADER]

clean it please, I can't see what type of metal it is

 

[coinman123]

What you have is a sling buckle, most likely from the late 1700's. I have seen some very similar Revolutionary War sling buckles, maybe someone else can help on that.

 

[CRUSADER]

What you have is a sling buckle, most likely from the late 1700's. I have seen some very similar Revolutionary War sling buckles, maybe someone else can help on that.

Its a possibility based on type but if the metal is brass & not closer to bronze then this 18th C option is out.