Old Badge ID ?

[Merf]

I found this pewter badge or ornament at a site that dates back to 1830.
The back appears to have had a pin across it.
It is 2 inches across. Any ID help is appreciated. TIA Merf

 

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[Montana Jim]

Merf... that thing may be a fancy rosette... whatcha think?

 

[Felinepeachy]

I agree with Jim, it's a rosette.

 

[Merf]

Thanks for the response. I think you guys are right.-- -I kinda thought that but wasn,t sure.
Do you think it was used on a harness maybe?


Nick--- It is chardonnay all the way.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Doh! Yeah I think Jim is right. I was thinking of those iron spots as places where a pin attached, but they could very well be iron attachments on the back of a rosette. Don in SJ has found several pewter rosettes, as I recall. Maybe he'll have an idea on this one as well...


-Buckles

 

[Prairie Prowler]

Merf..sure looks like a rosette..most ive found like that have a lead filled back where the iron loop was & long since rusted /broke off..They sound good when you get a hit on em!!

 

[Merf]

Thanks Buck and Billy----A rosette for sure.
It was very dull so I threw it in the tumbler for a couple of hours and was surprised that parts of it came out shiny.