✅ SOLVED Old Military?

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Old military?

Found digging last night. Military? Has U. S. On it

 

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Lock keyhole cover.

 

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Iron Padlock Marked “U.S.” on Keyhole Cover – Circa 1850s | J. Mountain Antiques

A multipurpose lock for securing equipment, weaponry, and other Government goods, which could be a bit earlier than the 1850s, and used into the Civil War period. Iron Padlock Marked "U.S." on Keyhole Cover - Circa 1850s, Civil War era Government - Army padlock for sale

www.jamesmountainantiques.com

 

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Iron Padlock Marked “U.S.” on Keyhole Cover – Circa 1850s | J. Mountain Antiques

A multipurpose lock for securing equipment, weaponry, and other Government goods, which could be a bit earlier than the 1850s, and used into the Civil War period. Iron Padlock Marked "U.S." on Keyhole Cover - Circa 1850s, Civil War era Government - Army padlock for sale

www.jamesmountainantiques.com

Thanks! This is cooler than I thought!