Not quite sure...

[jhamner]

I found this old item today at a c.1840-1850 site. It "ain't much" but it was the best I could muster up! It is heavily patinated, but I believe it's brass. The only thing I could figure is some kind of buckle or belt adjuster If you can shed any light on it's age or use, that would be awesome! Thanks.

 

[KeyaPaha]

Ornamental strap buckle.

 

[against the wind]

Very cool

 

[trapperart]

Very nice find congrats

 

[payload77]

I found one just like that, and I had no idea. I'm glad you asked and got an answer!

 

[Johncoho]

Horses bridle buckle cover.

 

[jhamner]

Very cool

Thanks!

 

[jhamner]

Ornamental strap buckle.

Thanks for your input!

 

[jhamner]

Very nice find congrats

Thanks very much!

 

[jhamner]

I found one just like that, and I had no idea. I'm glad you asked and got an answer!

Thanks--now we both have one!

 

[jhamner]

Horses bridle buckle cover.

Thanks very much for your input.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Its what the others said, a horse buckle.

 

[CoilyGirl]

I'm with Johncoho. I've seen them at Civil War shows and they have been described as so.