Civil War relics, what are they? Solved: Tent rope tighteners

[Tom Bigbee]

These were mixed in with a patch of CW bullets I dug up so I'm pretty sure they are CW also. They look to be made of brass. Any info would be appreciated, and why are there 2 different sizes? Thanks, Tom Bigbee

 

[Breezie]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

They look like tent rope guides. Breezie

 

[Recovering Relics]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

They look like tent stakes. They would be used to hold a tent down.

 

[taz42o]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

They are used to tighten Tent ropes.

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

BCH posted a pic on one I found awhile back...Taz has it right....Tent rope tensioner.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,295545.0.html

 

[Tom Bigbee]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

I checked my CW enyclopedia under Tents and there they were!!! Thanks to everyone!, Tom Bigbee

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

They are used to tighten Tent ropes.

yeap

 

[fyrffytr1]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

I have found a few of them at a Spanish/American war camp site. Evidently they were in use for quite some time.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

They look like tent rope guides. Breezie

BCH posted a pic on one I found awhile back...Taz has it right....Tent rope tensioner.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,295545.0.html

yep; different sizes.

 

[RiverRat3]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they?

Neat Find

 

[Tom Bigbee]

Re: Civil War relics, what are they? Solved:Tent rope tighteners

Yuo guys and gals are awesome! Thanks for the illustrations BigCypress...Tom Bigbee