What could this possibly be?

[PAdiggertom]

My uncle found this yesterday at a cavalry camp along with a couple of 3 ringers. He's thinking maybe a part of a saddle. It has a clear shape of a sheild in the middle. I'm guessing that the sheild it meant to me flush with something while the tab in inserted into it, but still no idea. It's about 2.5 inches. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DCMatt]

2.5 inches? That's MUCH large than it appears. It looks tiny in the pics...

Can you re-post with a common, similar sized object or coin next to the item?

Also, the 'tab' also appears to have a hole in it. Correct?

 

[8Keeper]

I would guess a piece of cav tack.

 

[nhbenz]

Maybe:

 

[DCMatt]

Maybe: View attachment 1572900

Good eye, as usual, Ben! Levi Brown banjo - 1858. Made in Baltimore.

 

[Rookster]

I think yours is a small drum string tension retainer as shown in previous pics. Mine is from a drum or banjo.


Hope this helps.

 

[Possum]

Man you feller's sure know your business, great Id's and nice find Tom... "D"

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Benz good eye, you never cease to amaze us!!