I must be a glutton for punishment...

[vibes]

...'cause here I go with yet another what the heck do it be item.

I'm sure it was a money clip? I dunno.

your thoughts?

 

[civilman1]

I wish I knew where to start,Sorry.....

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I'm sure it was a money clip? I dunno.

your thoughts?

Can you slide money in it? A side view may help.

What kind of metal is it? Where did you find it?

It looks like a rampant lion.

 

[Montana Jim]

Civilian tongue of a two piece buckle - like the military style.

 

[vibes]

nope, no money slidin' goin on in it's current state.

and yes, it's def. a lion or griffin

 

[stoney56]

Civilian tongue of a two piece buckle - like the military style.

Most likely. Or part of a stamp seal not unlike a notary one.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its an interesting piece. It almost looks plated but cant tell. Have you determined the type of metal?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Civilian tongue of a two piece buckle - like the military style.

I think Jim is right. It looks like one of those buckles. Look at the front and back pics.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,229330.html

Is it broken on the end where i marked it, vibes?

 

[Woodland Detectors]

But what is it's are the best part of the game. Keep em commin

 

[lostcauses]

tie clip

 

[Ramitt]

I think BCH nailed, good work.

 

[Monty]

Big cy got it I believe! Monty

 

[Montana Jim]

Nice ID Big Cy...

I guess I should have put a picture up.

 

[vibes]

BCH..yes! the break is exactly as stated in your post!

Mwa...thanks a bunch!

Now, what's the date of the piece...and I still don't know the metal. I'll check it tonight!

 

[72cheyenne]

Wow, no love for Montana Jim. WTG MJ, on the ID...and to BCH for posting a picture with a drawing to illustrate the broken tongue!

 

[vibes]

ooops...and props going out to MontanaJim...you rock out loud!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Civilian tongue of a two piece buckle - like the military style.

LOL Jim got it. I just posted a pic. I also agree that it looks civilian.
I dont know the age. Search lion rampant two-piece buckles. Maybe Scotish. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_(heraldry)

 

[mamabear]

nice find Vibes.

 

[Ramitt]

Oops sorry jim, good ID, Good picture hunting BCH

 

[BuckleBoy]

Great ID, Jim.