Think it might be for horses or on leather ?

[plymouthian12]

found this in a corn field it measures 5 .5 by 3 inches has hooks on back and can be screwed on any help would be appreciated
kent

 

[creskol]

I think those are nameplates that went on doors.

 

[plymouthian12]

It might have but the hooks make me think it was attached to leather parade horse maybe? or something of that nature or even a belt

 

[creskol]

It might have but the hooks make me think it was attached to leather parade horse maybe? or something of that nature or even a belt

Here is one identical that they call a coffin/casket plate. I posted it mainly so you could see the attachments. VTG Coffin Plate Plaque Funeral Silver Plated Plaque Engraved Name Coffin Plaque | eBay

 

[plymouthian12]

Thanks creskol thats it

 

[plymouthian12]

i wonder how old

 

[stefen]

i wonder how old

Victorian era...late 1800's to early 1900's

 

[plymouthian12]

Thank you Stefen

 

[worldtalker]

I wonder where the coffin is? God Bless Chris

 

[tennessee digger]

Good job Creskol. I would have never guessed that one. Tennessee digger