US Infantry item?

[Born Free]

This brass piece says US and has two bolt-action rifles crossed at the top.
Anyone know more about it? It is a top to something, possibly a snuff box.

 

[JRich98150]

I don't know what it is but I really like the way it looks. Nice find!

JRich

 

[kg6yll]

I don't have any info but I'm sure someone on the forum will speak up and help you out. Looks like a great find to me.

 

[nebstater]

I really can't help you with your item, but it is a nice find. Any chance that it's a butt plate for a rifle?

 

[River Rat]

Awesome find, I've seen something similiar to that posted here before. Someone will be along to ID it for you. Montana Jim, what is it? Hurry before PBK sees it.

RR

 

[watercolor]

I don't know what it is, but, it is VERY cool!

 

[ringfinder]

Neat find, I'm sure an answer will be coming soon. These guys never let you down on this forum.

HH, Ringfinder

 

[Born Free]

That is a strong possibility, a butt plate for a rifle! I'm eager to hear from that someone who knows. Found it today in the Colorado prairie.

 

[goldencoin]

its a long shot, but i think it is a box plate, it goes on the ammo pouch

HH
-GC

 

[willie d]

Nice piece.

 

[nuggetshooter323]

My vote is still for a lid for a snuff or tobacco tin.

 

[TORPEDOX]

It looks like an OLD riflemans badge worn on the front of a uniform. could you post a pic of the back? Cool find whatever it is.

 

[rabajohn]

Although I have not seen one of those before, I tend to agree with goldencoin. Before I read his reply I was thinking it may be some type of box plate which was a very common thing on rifle boxes, cartridge boxes, etc.. Its shape tends to lead me away from any uniform badge.

 

[piggman1]

Cool find, but I can't help you either.