✅ SOLVED Something used to hang something from, but what is it?

[myrtlebeach]

This was an interesting discovery I had today but I am not sure what it is? I would assume it is brass. The area I found it in has had colonial and civil war activity. Thanks in advance!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Nice suspender buckle

 

[myrtlebeach]

Nice suspender buckle

Thanks for the answer! I am relatively new to relic hunting so I appreciate the help. What would be the best way to clean it?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its best not to clean too much. Patina is actually desirable because it helps authenticate an item as being old as opposed to a reproduction..