colonial shoe buckle??

[arrowhead82]

Found near a known civil war site. We did have some colonial french occupation here, but not very much. Any ideas on origin, age, type etc... I believe that there is a bird on the top part. maybe a peacock or something? thanks in advance!

 

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[Zodiacdiverdave]

Man that's a really nice shoe buckle, can't say for certain about the age but I know it's earlier the CW. Perhaps late 1700s.
ZDD

 

[Erving]

Not sure what it is, but doesn't look like a shoe buckle to me. Nice find though.

 

[Greylock]

Kinda looks like a knee buckle. Nice find

 

[CASPER-2]

looks like a sash broach

 

[BuckleBoy]

Not a shoe buckle for sure, but still a nice buckle. I'd say mid to late 1800s.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

I vote for the broach idea, and it's definitely post-CW.

 

[Jaichim24]

Victorian Sash Pin/Brooch. You can see on the left and right hand side where pin and "C" hook were mounted. Almost looks like it may have broken off during recovery.

 

[arrowhead82]

Thanks for the replies guys! After some research on some of you guys' suggestions I'm thinking late 1800s.
HH