Tip or end of umbrella?

[Riggleman]

From the nails and a tombac button located I believe the site is late 1700 early 1800. The piece is copper. My best guess so far is an umbrella tip.

 

[creskol]

It may be an aiguillette tip.

 

[Riggleman]

Good guess, there is civil war activity in the area, would it be of that era or 1812

 

[fyrffytr1]

It looks like a Burnside cartridge casing to me.

 

[Riggleman]

**SOLVED** I believe you are right with the Burnside casing. The area saw a pretty extensive running calvary battle during the Civil War.

 

[Riggleman]

**SOLVED**

 

[A2coins]

Nice ID

 

[rick67]

That is the oddest casing.

 

[creskol]

It looks like a Burnside cartridge casing to me.

I should have known that .. It's hell getting old and forgetful! Nice call!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

It looks like a Burnside cartridge casing to me.

Zackly what that is!!!! Very cool

 

[fyrffytr1]

I should have known that .. It's hell getting old and forgetful! Nice call!

It's rare to find one in that condition. The ones I have are very corroded.