Eagle Head

[jimmy_the_fish]

Found this eagle head yesterday near this beautiful 1831 Largie. It's about 1"x3-1/2" in size. I have no idea what this eagle would be off of. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[diggingthe1]

That eagle head is too cool, I can't wait to learn what it is. Great score, If love to find a coin that old! Congrats on a great couple items!! Welcome

 

[relic lover]

Eagle head is awesome. I think if memory serves it is part of a letter holder

sent from my computer by frantically poking at the keyboard with a single finger

 

[relic lover]

like this only older and a lot cooler

sent from my computer by frantically poking at the keyboard with a single finger

 

[jimmy_the_fish]

Thanks Relic Lover. I'll try researching that angle.

 

[Icewing]

It looks like a belt buckle to me.

 

[jimmy_the_fish]

I was thinking like a hat band center piece.

 

[Icewing]

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=eagle+head+belt+buckle&FORM=HDRSC2&PC=MOZB

 

[Goldiver]

I was thinking like a hat band center piece. View attachment 1368523View attachment 1368524

That's what I am thinking. The two rings on the back are very similar to those seen on some cap devices, perhaps this one was for a Shako cap. With one of these eagle heads at each temple area, a hat band or light chain could be hung between them. Definitely not a common item.

Another possibility is a slouch hat side badge / device used to hold one side of the hat brim up close to the head. The hook at the beak may have been used to go through a small brass ring sewn into the side of the hat. This would allow the wearer to unhook it to lower the brim down during a rain storm or whatnot.

Steve

 

[jimmy_the_fish]

Thanks Steve. I really love this piece.

 

[Tony in SC]

I'll go with buckle/connector?