Stirrup - How Old?

[Kiros32]

Is there a way to determine the age of a stirrup? This was found in Culpeper, so I am just curious if it could be war era. Thanks.

 

[Icewing]

At that time most were made by local blacksmiths and used by civilians. Yours looks to be from that era but to say it was or wasn't used by one side or the other during the civil war might be a bit of a stretch.

 

[Kiros32]

At that time most were made by local blacksmiths and used by civilians. Yours looks to be from that era but to say it was or wasn't used by one side or the other during the civil war might be a bit of a stretch.

As I suspected. Thanks dude.

 

[vpnavy]

I searched Google and found one that is close?

EBay: Civil War Relic Iron Stirrup dug in Cold Harbor Va



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[Icewing]

Cool find by the way, I'd put it in my display.

More info by Relicman
http://relicman.com/miscellaneous/zArchiveCavalrySaddle&Stirrups.htm

 

[Kiros32]

I searched Google and found one that is close?

EBay: Civil War Relic Iron Stirrup dug in Cold Harbor Va

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Man that looks close. Without some electrolysis yet i have no idea if its patterned on the side. I'd say this at least confirms the age. Whether it was used by a soldier can likely never be determined. Thanks again.

 

[Chiltepin]

I was gonna crap my pants if you had a silver stirrup.

Its still really nice. Check this site most say Civil war digs.

Civil War Stirrup - Military Collectibles - Old, Vintage Military Collectibles For Sale