Eagle Head at old site

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

I hit an old site in the park woods this morning. Site is on 1860 map. Have found 1780’s Reales thru 1890 IHP’s here. Nothing modern, no trash other than brass shotgun shell ends.

Was working my new sifting program and got this eagle head deep in the nail bed.

Is this ID’able or dateable? Maybe flag topper or cane handle, or?




Any leads on research links or ID help appreciated.

(Only military item found at this spot in W PA was a diplomatic button from 1800’s, other side of the park has sites with CW and 1812 war relics)

 

[huntsman53]

Typically if an Eagle is used on a Flag, then the Eagle would be fully or nearly full bodied with wings spread, so I am going with walking Cane top/handle.

 

[Plug N Play]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-eagle-head-cane-topper-brass-1691522392

 

[GB1]

Typically if an Eagle is used on a Flag, then the Eagle would be fully or nearly full bodied with wings spread, so I am going with walking Cane top/handle.

i was thinking the same too

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-eagle-head-cane-topper-brass-1691522392

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Thx for the match! Does anyone have an account with Worthpoint to get details?

 

[nhbenz]

Saddle pommel is what I’ve seen them IDed as in the past.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

View attachment 1646563Saddle pommel is what I’ve seen them IDed as in the past.

Another good possibility. Thx

 

[Reanm8er]

Nice find pay-dirt, Congrats!

But I have to admit, it makes me want to run for my strap! LOL

Best wishes!

 

[jewelerguy]

View attachment 1646563Saddle pommel is what I’ve seen them IDed as in the past.

 

[A2coins]

Nice find and nice ID

 

[trdking]

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What? Its not hitlers saddle?

 

[Reanm8er]

Was a good luck symbol before Hitler started fooling with it! I've seen it on quilts made by the Amish.