Military artifact??

[EC.Mason]

Found these today at a house built in the mid to early 1800s. One is a wheat penny but not sure what the item is that says U.S; any ideas? Thanks for looking!

 

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[Pointman]

US Cavalry Bridal Rosette.

 

[EC.Mason]

Thanks Pointman! I looked it up and that's what it looks like to me!

 

[kuger]

actually called a Bit Boss

A Bridal Rossette was affixed to the sides of the Bridal,which held the bit.....which is what these were attached to

 

[EC.Mason]

Thanks for the additional information Kuger.

 

[kuger]

.....Cannonball guy has a great picture of a complete rig,but I cant find it.
You can search Horse Headstall rossette,or Horse Bridal Rossette,and see the difference

 

[EC.Mason]

I looked and I can see the difference thanks Kuger.