harness piece ,Rev War Related??? found with USA Button

[nova treasure]

The attachment is offset and not centered on the piece, Notice the arrow ends are designed differently and with different dimensions .I would think harness related, I found this with a USA Button at a 18th century home site. Any help identifying would be most appreciated.

 

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[baspinall]

For some reason I'm thinking saddle related like the little shields.

 

[nova treasure]

For some reason I'm thinking saddle related like the little shields.

yes, Very possible. I believe the arrow ends and the line/stripe type design means something in purpose.

 

[Digger70pa]

That's a cool find.

 

[Fullstock]

I've seen similar thumb pieces on early fowlers. That would be the inlay that's on the top of the wrist of the gun. It would be attached by a screw that comes in from the underside of the wrist, through it and screws into the thumb piece. I hope that makes sense.