CIVIL WAR HORSE BRIDAL/ BLINDER WITH ROSETTES FOUND!

[Harrison]

I went metal detecting today and found some civil war goodies. While detecting I decided to check out an old barn on my mother/ father in laws property and saw an old horse bridal/ eye blinder set hanging on the wall. I was admiring it when I noticed It had two beautiful brass U.S rosettes on each side. I immediately began freaking out because I’ve seen similar rosettes in civil war relic books. The leather is very brittle and fragile.. I have found quite a few civil war artifacts before, but nothing of this caliber. I would love to hear any information you might have because I am by no means an expert! If you think this is from the civil war please let me know! (I brought it inside and out of the elements.)

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm not sure, but I'm guessing more like WWI than CW.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Agree with Cru. That buckle has a roller on it. I don't think Civil War buckles had that. Still an amazing find. You need to mount it on a display so it don't fall apart. Gary

 

[Harrison]

I just found some similar Indian war & ww1 ones online after a bit of digging! Thank you so much for your help! I still love it just the same.

 

[CRUSADER]

PS. After a good clean, I would feed that leather some oil to preserve it.

 

[Westfront]

Had good results with vegetable oil before.

 

[Davers]

Agree with Cru. That buckle has a roller on it. I don't think Civil War buckles had that. Still an amazing find. You need to mount it on a display so it don't fall apart. Gary

Boy that is one nice find , nice Minnie also .

ToddsPoint , I'm not complaining , but are you 'positive' "roller buckles " you did say "I don't think Civil War buckles had that " .

I need to do more work myself on this & also when the notch for the tong was introduced . Or even when or if the tong was made where it would not slide back and fourth on its attachment. ?

 

[Harrison]

I am Definitely going to try my hardest to preserve it!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find, congrats! I believe its a bit later than the CW.

 

[ToddsPoint]

ToddsPoint , I'm not complaining , but are you 'positive' "roller buckles " you did say "I don't think Civil War buckles had that " .?

Never say never, but I've never seen a buckle with a roller that came from a known Civil War site. Surely one would have been posted here before. Maybe we need the CannonballGuy to confirm. Gary

 

[ronr]

Here's a 1864 dated Civil War knapsack with 5 roller buckles. Very common finds in Civil War camps.

 

[devldog]

Harrison, are you the gentleman from Franklin, Tennessee? That bridle with rosettes, is one Fantastic find whether from the War of Northern Aggression, or WWI. Great save and find either way. Congrat's.

 

[ecmo]

I am Definitely going to try my hardest to preserve it!

You can use mink oil as a good preservative or like this spray can which I think I bought at a gun shop if memory serves. Nice find and good luck.

Don

 

[Davers]

Never say never, but I've never seen a buckle with a roller that came from a known Civil War site. Surely one would have been posted here before. Maybe we need the CannonballGuy to confirm. Gary

I agree .

This is something I need to know.
GD

 

[Davers]

Here's a 1864 dated Civil War knapsack with 5 roller buckles. Very common finds in Civil War camps.View attachment 1807560

Cool.

I do believe I have dug iron roller types with Minnie's & other CW relics in the area .
Thanks

 

[CRUSADER]

Here's a 1864 dated Civil War knapsack with 5 roller buckles. Very common finds in Civil War camps.View attachment 1807560

It's the 'US' bit that needs the definative ID, not the buckles that are a red herring.

 

[Harrison]

Yes sir & thank you!

 

[sandchip]

Neets foot oil is a great leather preservative. May need to be warmed before using, because it thickens in cold weather.