civil war buckle?

[arrowhead82]

found this at a civil war skirmish site where bullets and gun parts were found, do you think its a buckle? If not, any ideas?







thanks in advance

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Maybe a mangled up piece off the top of a stirrup ?? Just taking a stab at it.. Good luck with the ID.

 

[creskol]

I am pretty sure that is what is referred to as the "bottom loop" off of a Concord style horse hame.

 

[arrowhead82]

interesting.... where would that be on the saddle?

 

[kuger]

interesting.... where would that be on the saddle?

.......doesnt go on a saddle.............

 

[cw0909]

i think horse hame loop too
Smuckers Harness Shop: Horse and Draft Horse Buggy and Work Hames

 

[arrowhead82]

I see what you mean cw0909, looks like piece E
http://www.smuckersharness.com/harnesses/pg51B.jpg