Civil War?

eagles9259 · Mar 17, 2010

I found the following items in an area where I've found a number of civil war bullets. The green thing was down a ways, so I would think it was the same era and probably copper due to the oxidation. The other stirrup-looking thing was very close to the top, so it may be newer.
Thanks,
Matt

DirtyMike · Mar 17, 2010

The crusty item looks like it may be the front part of a saddle. I will post a picture of one I found. They were used for pulling or something and the green piece might be part of a sword guard. Could you post a couple more pictures?

vayank54 · Mar 17, 2010

DirtyMike is right on both pieces :hello2:

both are civil war period

eagles9259 · Mar 18, 2010

Thanks guys. I did some looking around and you are right on both. I appreciate the help. Now I need to figure out what to put them in.
Matt

kuger · Mar 18, 2010

Mike,your piece isnt a saddle per se,it is part of a harness for pulling a carriage.The hook at the top was not a "load" point for pulling,it is way too light weight.I dug the exact piece years ago,and too thought it was a riding saddle and the rings were gun holsters....I was corrected by a fellow that was actually using one on a horse driven cart at a local state park.The rings were actually rein guides.