Last Outing of 2011: Unusual Small Shield

[West Jersey Detecting]

Well the last hunt of 2011 was less than spectacular, but I did have a few good relic finds, including plenty of flat buttons, a few Zuoave buttons, a large bent dandy button and the shield. The tombac at the top left read as and iron target, which is why I accept way into the ferrous range.

I am curious about the shield, as I dug another one like it a few years back. This one had at least one hook, so it was obviously attached to something. Any ideas?

Happy New Year everyone!

 

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[Steve in PA]

That "shield" piece is a tippet or finial to a leather strap, like a reins.

 

[{Sentinel}]

Nice outing my friend and nice strap end as Steve pointed out

 

[BuckleBoy]

It is called a Harness Boss.

See my reply #12 on this post, which has a historical photo of one in use:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,118603.0.html


Best Wishes,

Buckles

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

It is called a Harness Boss.

See my reply #12 on this post, which has a historical photo of one in use:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,118603.0.html


Best Wishes,

Buckles

Thanks for the info Buckles!

 

[Steve in PA]

It is called a Harness Boss.

See my reply #12 on this post, which has a historical photo of one in use:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,118603.0.html


Best Wishes,

Buckles

I believe these were used on all kinds of leather straps. I find them mainly on late 18th early 19th century sites. I have seen one in use on a long leather strap.

 

[70monte68]

Neil, nice haul on the buttons. This weekend is gonna be decent so far, maybe one more outing?

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Neil, nice haul on the buttons. This weekend is gonna be decent so far, maybe one more outing?

I think I am done for 2011!

 

[Wldbil]

Congrats on the relics...

 

[Goldirocks]

Nice finds Neil!