Unidentified Buckle

[Steviecop]

Hi! Found this possible buckle in Southern NJ its about 1 inch by 1inch. I really like it because of the shield. There possibly is some writing on it but its too far gone to make out. The back is not a pin, its a straight flat piece of metal and is flattened in. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

It looks to me like (but might not be) a finger-ring that got crushed flat.

 

[Rob1981]

Beautiful relic! Nice find m8[emoji106]

 

[devldog]

That is a cool looking piece. Congrat's to you.

 

[Steviecop]

Nah, the band on back would be like a slot for a thin piece of fabric or leather. Not able to form a circle. hat would have been cool though. TY for replying

 

[nhbenz]

Fraternal tie clip?

 

[Steviecop]

to thin of a space for a tie to fit. only 1X1

 

[A2coins]

Any chance you could clean it with some soap water and a gentle tooth brush also if you have a jewelers loop would help a lot. Nice relic

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet also from MI Tommy

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Don’t know what that thing is but I did live on 3rd avenue in Haddon Heights NJ in the 1960’s, welcome from New England

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Beautiful find Stevie.
I'd be tempted to lightly tumble that piece to bring out more of the detail.
It looks to be made of brass and was likely originally silver plated.
Stylistically, it looks to be mid-Victorian (c1860-70) in design.

Best of luck in getting and I.D.
Dave

 

[Steviecop]

I think I’ve cleaned it up as much as it’s gonna be. Hit it with Andrea pencils yesterday pretty well.

 

[Steviecop]

I’m over by the black horse pike near Del Bounos

 

[Reanm8er]

Welcome, and cool find Stevie!

A word of caution! The expertise you'll encounter in this forum is equivalent to the definitive authority of 50 to 75 years of hunting plus pictures and stories told by our elders and the research and antiquities we've studied. Some of our members do and have made their livings in this capacity for decades. If you know all the answers going in, you might consider how that's gonna work out for you!

Based on the poorly presented images and and uncleaned condition of your posted finds I, personally would like a size reference, a cleaned crest shot and a better side profile. If you've posted this to try and find a deceptive price for an unfair transaction, Happy trails!

Often artifacts like this turn out to represent colonial finds of great significance. Bide your time and let's have a look!

 

[Steviecop]

Ummmm... I'm just an average detectorist trying to identify a find that I know nothing about. Like I said its 1inch by 1 inch. Sorry you feel the pics are unclear but I did the best I could. I've cleaned the shield the best I can in an attempt to reveal and words to noavail. Thank You very much for the helpful responses.