MALTESE CROSS PIECE..

[fishstick]

Found in a early farm house yard. I think maybe off a piece of furniture but don't really know. It's 2 1/2 inches in dia. ANY idea's or help wood be GREAT!!!! THANX.. HH

 

[nhbenz]

It's not quite technically a Maltese cross, but a Cross Pattee. This form of it with concave indents at the end of the arms is much like the Knights Templar (and maybe other fraternal organizations) used on some of their medals, flags, etc. but I'm not sure how it would be used specifically, even if this were correct. One possibility, given the size and construction of it might be a broken off medallion from a ceremonial sword (a bit of a stretch). This link shows a modern piece of junk, but shows the concept of what I mean; knights templar sword Picture - More Detailed Picture about knights templar sword Antique silver / crusader sword / medieval sword / final fantasy sowrd * 083 * Picture from CRAFT SWORD & KNIFE STORE

 

[Breezie]

It looks somewhat like an old radio dial or some type of dial. Interesting find, Breezie

 

[Subterranean]

Fifth Army Corps horse bridal rosette? (that would be MY wish for you...!) Very interesting find, congrats, Sub

 

[duggap]

Fifth Army Corps horse bridal rosette? (that would be MY wish for you...!) Very interesting find, congrats, Sub

Actually I do think it might be a bridal rossette. That rusty iron on the back would likely make it around 1900 (that is if I guessed right)

 

[fishstick]

Fifth Army Corps horse bridal rosette? (that would be MY wish for you...!) Very interesting find, congrats, Sub

LOL.... Would'nt that be sumthing! Where wood one look to see if it possibly be a rosette?