need help with id

[brycediggers]

we found this while hunting a house that was built in 1834 with documented history of the union army staying on the property we are unsure of its use or if it is military any help or info is appreciated thank you

 

[prolab69]

badmitten bird?

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

I think its a fly lure for fly fishing.... Not sure though...

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[brycediggers]

it is made of brass there is a eagle with breast shield and a star above the eagle it is 3 in tall 1 wide there is a hole at the bottom for water to drain ? thought maybe used as a scabbard tip or flag finial ? thank you

 

[Breezie]

It looks like a flag finial. Nice find, Breezie

 

[James from TN]

War of 1812 Hat Plume Holder

What you have is a War of 1812 Plume Holder! That is an excellent find. Most are found is pieces and it is rare to dig one complete. James

 

[brycediggers]

James thank you for the info was able to find pics and info on our plume holder that you ID for us thank you very much

 

[James from TN]

James thank you for the info was able to find pics and info on our plume holder that you ID for us thank you very much

Glad I could help. Good luck with the site. Hope you find some good relics. James

 

[Nana40]

Super find! Good luck on your return. I'm sure there are lots of keepers there for you.

Nana

 

[tennessee digger]

James is right and that is a rare find! Way to go. Tennessee digger