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.
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