What do you think this is

[Jason in TN]

Found this at a old house built in 1843 there was a civil war camp near by at one time. I hav a Idea of what it may have been but thought some one may know for sure. It looks to be made of copper and is 2 3/4in by 2 1/4in. Thanks for looking.

 

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[Jason in TN]

Here is a picture of the back.

 

[TOWcritter]

Looks like one of grandmoms hat pins from way back.

 

[Jason in TN]

I don't think it was a hat pin. It is heavy and had a solid strap of copper across the back that fell off when i dug it. I was thinking it may have been a decorative piece on a saddle or bridal for a horse. Any other ideas?

 

[stoney56]

Maybe a sash buckle. Would just hold sash together around the waist.

 

[dano91]

Looks hand hammered is it copper?

 

[tammahawk]

i would get some clr and polish her up the rephoto for us

 

[Jason in TN]

Yes it looks to be solid copper. I still do not know for sure what it is pretty cool though. If any one knows or wants to take a guess it would be appreciated. Thanks