Help with Buckle ID - square ring with leather and metal hook

[messerjdx]

Has anyone come across something like this before? Found near the Second Bull Run battlefield.

I have scoured images of horse tack from the period (on the assumption it was part of a halter/harness) but cannot find anything that this looks like. Any ideas? I would describe it as a square, single-frame buckle or ring, which connected two leather straps which are secured by rivets, and one metal piece attached by a twisted s-hook.

Note how the ring is square, but the interior rims have unique shapes that I think should indicate its origin/purpose. I'm hoping someone can help find what this is specifically, or even just point me toward references to peruse. So far I've had no luck.

Thanks!

 

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[Davers]

Has anyone come across something like this before? Found near the Second Bull Run battlefield.

I have scoured images of horse tack from the period (on the assumption it was part of a halter/harness) but cannot find anything that this looks like. Any ideas? I would describe it as a square, single-frame buckle or ring, which connected two leather straps which are secured by rivets, and one metal piece attached by a twisted s-hook.

Note how the ring is square, but the interior rims have unique shapes that I think should indicate its origin/purpose. I'm hoping someone can help find what this is specifically, or even just point me toward references to peruse. So far I've had no luck.

Thanks!
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Tuff call on that one . GD

 

[BennyV]

Cool looking piece. I’m sure someone on here will have an idea.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Has anyone come across something like this before? Found near the Second Bull Run battlefield.

I have scoured images of horse tack from the period (on the assumption it was part of a halter/harness) but cannot find anything that this looks like. Any ideas? I would describe it as a square, single-frame buckle or ring, which connected two leather straps which are secured by rivets, and one metal piece attached by a twisted s-hook.

Note how the ring is square, but the interior rims have unique shapes that I think should indicate its origin/purpose. I'm hoping someone can help find what this is specifically, or even just point me toward references to peruse. So far I've had no luck.

Thanks!
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There seems to be some symmetry inside the buckle, a very special buckle, for a special purpose - almost like it was hand made, and with the still-attached leather and (rope?),
in those positions, then the final attachment is missing?
.........gad, I can't figure out purpose...! Sorry!