Possible Texas Rangers Rosette?

[ALAMOTX]

I found this item in a town from 1852.

I belong to the San Antonio Metal Detectors Club and i brought this to the annual Texas Treasure Show in Longview this past March and someone there had one just like mine but smaller and the star was different. He told me the star on mine was more from the Republic of Texas time period and could of been from the Texas Rangers.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[vayank54]

Looks to be pewter and early. I'm not sure if it is Texas related but it is a cool piece.

 

[ivan salis]

looks like it fits on a book corner * to keep them neat --some books were made with metal corner covers made into them -- normally costly or special books -- that is a early style texas star type of design -- weither its related ? who knows

 

[duggap]

First let me say, that is a very nice find. Couch has one shown in his book and he call it a rosette, possible belonging to the Texas Rangers. I have also heard it speculated that it might go on a saddle blanket. Either way, if you don't want it, I sure do.

 

[BioProfessor]

What's the back look like?

Daryl

 

[BioProfessor]

Or the third.

Now that I have half a cup of coffee in me I see it is different.

Daryl

 

[warsawdaddy]

Not sure of the size,but it might have been on the end of a belt and some western shirts had metal rosettes on the collar ends.Nice find!

 

[BioProfessor]

Sure. Sure.

Daryl