Need help on colonial find. Saddle decoration?

[mangum]

Hello all. I found this over the weekend at a 1760s site in NC. I'm thinking this may be some sort of saddle decoration but really not sure. It appears to have been silver gilt. Thanks in advance for the help!

 

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[bigfoot1]

I would agree...bridle pin...check this one out on ebay...Antique Old Metal Stamped Heart Bridle Saddle Decorative Equestrian Pin Part | eBay

 

[mangum]

I would agree...bridle pin...check this one out on ebay...Antique Old Metal Stamped Heart Bridle Saddle Decorative Equestrian Pin Part | eBay

That looks pretty darn similar, I think that's what it is. I'm sure it was definitely attached to leather because of the "prongs" Thanks for the help!

 

[creskol]

I hate to say it, but the two are not even similar. The one on ebay is the remains of a rosette, and the two nubbins left would have formed a loop.
Yours is a harness accoutrement, similar to the ones shown here:

 

[mangum]

I hate to say it, but the two are not even similar. The one on ebay is the remains of a rosette, and the two nubbins left would have formed a loop.
Yours is a harness accoutrement, similar to the ones shown here:

You are right, it is way smaller than a rosette.

 

[tennessee digger]

I agree with Creskol. They went on a harness. I love to dig those because they always come from an old site.

 

[mangum]

I agree with Creskol. They went on a harness. I love to dig those because they always come from an old site.

Indeed. I'll mark this one solved when I get to a computer. Thanks everyone for the help!