It does look like a buckle?

[drhnnc]

Hello. I'm new to the group. I'm from NC. I've just started metal detecting again after putting it all away in 1993. I'm looking forward to the adventure.

I found this item in a field about 6" below surface and I'm unsure what it is although it does look like a buckle. This area has been known to have Revolutionary and Civll War artifacts. Any ideas from anyone? Thanks.

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: North Carolina for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

2nd - Until a member pipes in - I pulled these from other TN threads...

Buckles Through The Ages by Chris Marshall
NOTE: Most of the pictures referenced on TN are found within Chris Marshall's WebSite



Old Buckle, Flat Buttons, and Civil War Bullets - Good Weekend (Aug 10, 2015)



Unknown find from 18th Century Homestead (Jun 08, 2008)



Buckle?.. (Sep 25, 2010)



CELLAR HOLE*SILVER COLONIAL KNEE BUCKLE*KG COPPER (Sep 28, 2011)
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[RustyGold]

Welcome to TNet from SoCal. Great Buckle find.
Awesome Buckle Charts vpnavy!

 

[Tony in SC]

Welcome to Tnet. You're off to a good start. Size ref would help a lot but I would say late 1800's ?

 

[creskol]

Nice little buckle Dr. .. It looks like an small iron harness buckle.

 

[CRUSADER]

Nice little buckle Dr. .. It looks like an small iron harness buckle.

2nd

 

[BosnMate]

agree with the above

 

[drhnnc]

Tony in SC,
Here's a photo of the buckle with a scale showing the longer length of approximately 2". The width across the bar in the middle is approximately 1-1/2".
Thank you.

 

[Spats]

That type of buckle was also common on knapsacks, cartridge boxes, etc. during the Civil War.