✅ SOLVED Is this part of a uniform?

[Ammoman]

I found this Dumb bell type of object at Oak Ridge Military Academy. Can anyone Identify what it might be?
The Academy dates back to the early 1850's
I suspect it is part of a military uniform. Possibly dress uniform.

 

[Kray Gelder]

It's a cuff link, I believe. Cool find.

 

[Ammoman]

Thanks Kray, makes sense. I was thinking it might be something along those lines. Maybe something to hold a coat together.

 

[Rookster]

Very nice find.Congrats

 

[Kray Gelder]

Thanks Kray, makes sense. I was thinking it might be something along those lines. Maybe something to hold a coat together.

If you search vintage barbell cufflink, quite a few pop up.

 

[tamrock]

Cufflinks at one time, now I see people wearing them in their nostrils.

 

[A2coins]

good ID I would have recognized a dumbell I see ine in the mirror everyday lol

 

[Kray Gelder]

Cufflinks at one time, now I see people wearing them in their nostrils.

Ouch! I think those screw together. This thing would be painful forcing through the hole. Dang, that made my eyes water just writing it.

 

[jewelerguy]

ball end cufflink. the button is from a WW2 Army HBT uniform