Nautical Emblem, buckle like size

[Bjorn_MD]

Hello experts,

I found this a weekend ago at an older farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It looks military to me. Thought I had a buckle at first but it seems to have a different purpose. Probably worn or displayed vertically based on the small holes evident in the back that would allow a small rod or string to be pushed through.

Best guess right now is that is related to a grave marker but I'm not sure. It is pretty heavy for it's size, maybe lead sculpted. It's about 3" x 2".

thanks for any help you could provide.
Bjorn

 

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[CRUSADER]

Capbadge??

 

[PBK]

It's a clock pendulum weight. Here's one with the rod still attached.

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[PBK]

Another on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ingraham-National-Line-eagle-pendulum_W0QQitemZ120137578861

 

[packerbacker]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooPBK! Good one and nice find Bjorn

 

[CodyCat Borat]

Could it have been used as a button? Back in the Revolution era buttons were harder to find than coins. Many a coin was converted into a button. I hunt many revolution sites here on Long Island and have found many coins hat have been converted into them.

 

[PBK]

Could it have been used as a button?

It's about 3" x 2".