Unknown Small Brass from Civil War camp

[Ripcon]

Here's a small solid brass item I found in a civil war camp in west central Mississippi yesterday. Any ideas what this is or what this could have gone to?

 

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[HuntinDog]

Well it's a scroll decoration...?
What does the other side look like??
Is it smooth or decorated also?

 

[Ripcon]

Well it's a scroll decoration...?
What does the other side look like??
Is it smooth or decorated also?

It's the exact same on both sides.

 

[HuntinDog]

Does it look like it is broken off of something?
I'm thinking it looks like iyt's a piece off of a hanging lamp or chandlelier

 

[Ripcon]

Does it look like it is broken off of something?
I'm thinking it looks like iyt's a piece off of a hanging lamp or chandlelier

Yes, it appears to be an old break. Probably the reason it was discarded.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Maybe off a sword guard... looks like it's been partially melted in a fire.

Dave

 

[Ripcon]

Yes, I believe it has been in a fire.

 

[A2coins]

Cool piece would be very hard to ID