Civil War era US Cavalry Relic!

[jcooking]

Dug this today near a creek. It was only about three inches down stuck between two roots. I think it is a Civil War era US Cavalry bridle rosette. There was a fort near here, think Custer, Dances with wolves that sort of thing. I have never found anything like this before and figured some of you relic folks might be able to help me out with any additional info. I love finding things like this that are parts of history. Possibly my best MD find so far. The quarter is just for scale. Thanks in advance for any info on this!

 

[Mr Tuff]

AWESOME looking CW relic MR TUFF

 

[vayank54]

It's a civil war period bit boss. They went on the side of horse bits. It's a nice one too. Have you hunted near the creek before? If not I would hunt that area hard also in the water if it's not too deep.

 

[jcooking]

Thanks guys, I am definitely going back to see what else I can find. There was an overload signal a few feet from where this was and it is killing me that I didn't dig it. Thanks again and will keep you all posted if I find anything else there.
HH
Jon

 

[{Sentinel}]

I have to agree with VaYank on this one! Hit the creek bank and creek GOOD! Nice US Bit Boss!

 

[jtshombre]

I know how hard relics are to find in parts of Montana, great find my fellow Montanan!!

 

[vayank54]

It's possible the horses were kept in that area (near the water). If so who knows what you might find.

 

[Gonehunting]

It's possible the horses were kept in that area (near the water). If so who knows what you might find.

makes me want to go to the river. LoL

 

[mainer]

Great digs!