Silver? Coiled Bugle horn , badge, toy ?

[Wild Colonial Boy]

Found this at very old farm foundation today,

6' Col on equinox amongst the nails

not sure what metal it is, if it is plated or solid

or a badge part or toy, sehas a ball on one side

Any help much appreciated

 

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[grisso3]

awesome find !

 

[danloop]

Appears to be a civil war insignia worn on your hat. Infantry or Calvary, I don't know. But on this page, the tiny bugle has similar lines encircling the body.

History of U.S. Cavalry Insignia

 

[Wild Colonial Boy]

thanks

 

[danloop]

thanks

It could just as easily be a CrackerJack toy.

 

[wilcam47]

Appears to be a civil war insignia worn on your hat. Infantry or Calvary, I don't know. But on this page, the tiny bugle has similar lines encircling the body.

History of U.S. Cavalry Insignia

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That one is more ornate than the OP

 

[Wild Colonial Boy]

yes thats very possible, it is hollow like a real instrument,
the dirt is falling off now and a shinny, non eroded surface is showing, fingers grossed may be a good metal, not sure how to test it

 

[tamrock]

Looks a little more detailed than the later cracker jack toys I recall, which were made of pot metal and later on plastic. If it was gold plated I would think you'd see a bit of the plating lost from the base metal being exposed to the chemical elements in the soil. I'd also expect some discoloration if it was brass. Take it to a pawn shop, so they can test it to see if it's gold. It's a curious looking item imo.

 

[Wild Colonial Boy]

yes, you nailed it, as far as condition, I will take your advice, it has me curious enough to take it to test it

 

[GoldieLocks]

I would clean it with a soft bristled toothbrush and see if any makers marked are on it.

 

[GoldieLocks]

Maybe soak it in a little water with dishsoap for 15 min. first?

 

[SanMan]

Great find!

A keeper for sure!

 

[DCMatt]

Vintage fox hunting pendant or brooch.

 

[rick67]

DC got it. Probably same time as sportsman buttons

 

[A2coins]

Good ID. Great find

 

[BLK HOLE]

Very cool find, congrats

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I don't think it is a hat badge or pin as it has a front and back detail. A trinket or charm perhaps.

Cracker Jack did have little horn and bugle toys prizes. I don't see that specific one. If you google "hunting horn charm" there are lots.