🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Saddle badge?

[mmocha2905]

Found at 1875 home. What is it exactly? I've heard the term "saddle badge", but not sure if that term is correct for this.... will send another pic when i get home later...

 

[ncsuwolf]

With that crown I’d say British…whatever it is. I’m sure red coat can provide more detail.

 

[Red-Coat]

Yes, it does appear to be a saddle badge, although these kinds of ornaments were widely used on other pieces of horse tack such as harnesses and bridles.

I agree it's British made but, without a patent number, or deciphering what the word underneath 'PATENT' says, will prove difficult to date.

 

[searcher]

Wash it well and post clean pics of both sides please.

 

[mmocha2905]

Backside, and closeup of words

 

[ncsuwolf]

Piece of a lock? Bramah?

 

[Sandog]

There is a patented British Bramah Lock. But never stamped "BRAMAH'S".

 

[mmocha2905]

What is the thing on the back? Is saddle badge off the table?

 

[ncsuwolf]

What is the thing on the back? Is saddle badge off the table?

I’m saying yes, but will probably be proven wrong.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Looks like part of a lock (As already suggested) or a latch. Thought maybe a musket patch box lid.

 

[mmocha2905]

The attachment under "Bramah's" has a groove for maybe string or twine. Or maybe goes into leather