This has a name, but still a mystery.

[Jason H.]

I dug this Saturday, 2/12/11. The site produces relics from different periods: Colonial, Civil War, right on up to the present. As you can see, this object is made of brass and has the word "Hamilton" stamped over what looks like a coat of arms or a logo. Does anyone know what this is or what its purpose was? The style of the lettering leads me to believe it's from the 20th century, but who knows.
Thanks,
Jason

 

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[Daedalus]

I may be wrong on this but there was a Hamilton foods that made all kind of equipment types . And they had a label that looked like this.

This might get you started on what it is.
I do not know how old the company is or much about it. I have just seen the name on equipment in places .

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dug this Saturday, 2/12/11. The site produces relics from different periods: Colonial, Civil War, right on up to the present. As you can see, this object is made of brass and has the word "Hamilton" stamped over what looks like a coat of arms or a logo. Does anyone know what this is or what its purpose was? The style of the lettering leads me to believe it's from the 20th century, but who knows.
Thanks,
Jason

All you had to do is ask. Its from a Hamilton horse halter. http://www.hamiltonproducts.com/halters3.htm

 

[Jason H.]

Wow, that was quick! Many thanks BigCypress, mystery solved!
-Jason