Federal eagle? Of some sort?

[gbpackrfan1990]

I found this eagle today at a pre-civil war house site. It's brass, it looks like gold because it was found in the water. Im not sure what it is exactly. Hopefully it's a cool item!!!

 

[etex]

Drum tensioner, nice find

 

[gbpackrfan1990]

That's what I was thinking, but I can't put a date on it... Any idea how old it is?

 

[HAPPYCAMPER]

Heres one on another post,looks close http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/321264-civil-war-eagle-drum-tensioner.html

That's what I was thinking, but I can't put a date on it... Any idea how old it is?

 

[gbpackrfan1990]

Ah that's awesome!!!