Help ID crooked sabre swords button

[Phil73]

Dug this on a old military ammunition depot. Dates back to early 1900's and possibly older. In the shield under the sabers is the number 8. Thanks for any help.

 

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[ivan salis]

it looks like cavalry sabers to me -- which are curved --8 would be the unit number as in.... the 8 th cavalry regiment which took part in the indain wars --for a while some were in nearby Oregon * from its small size I 'd say a cuff or collar or hat (side) button

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find!

 

[Phil73]

Appreciate the help. Thanks.

 

[Hawks88]

Very nice find. Congrats