Man in the Moon

[Joe G from Md]

My brother found this behind his house in Downsville Md,. House was built in late 1700's, Any idea how old this pin is?

 

[fyrffytr1]

It almost looks home made to me. At least the H and a few of the other marks do. Is it silver? I hope someone can ID this for us.

 

[Tony in SC]

It's a cresent pin. I would think civilian.

 

[Joe G from Md]

It's a cresent pin. I would think civilian.

How old?

 

[WoodnHead]

It has a great face! Love it!

The clasp style is called a "C" clasp/catch and is one of the earlier clasp styles. It was typically used in the Victorian era, mid 1800's-1900. The hinge looks like a tube hinge which was also typical to that time period, so I would probably date it to 1850's-1900 roughly.

 

[Subterranean]

11th Corps pin?

 

[tamrock]

Woodnhead is correct de mundos looks silver to me. Neat little find.