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Buttons, some sort of shield?!
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Those are referred to as "saddle shields". They were used to adorn leather saddles back in the day. Nice finds.
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Thats some nice history any markings on the sheild. Looks like that spot may have some family history good hunt. Stay safe Tommy
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Thanks so much!! Great I.D! Stay safe and wash your hands
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Nice finds, congrats! 
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Great looking saddle shield Hvactech! 
Based on your finds, I'd say you're on a site with some serious age!
Dave
Based on your finds, I'd say you're on a site with some serious age!
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I found one of those saddle shield.s still had silver plate spot.s on it.bet they looked good back in the day
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Nice Find! Civil War era?
I remember a member found similar item awhile back - page link" http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...onial-saddle-shield-i-think-flat-buttons.html
Be interesting to see if there might be more to find in that area.
I remember a member found similar item awhile back - page link" http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...onial-saddle-shield-i-think-flat-buttons.html
Be interesting to see if there might be more to find in that area.
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Nice!!! Congrats!!!
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Those are some nice finds. I like those buttons and the saddle shield.
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