what is it?

[RickyD]

I found this detecting the target range at a fort that was in existance from 1859 to 1868. At the same site I found dozens of 58 cal. mini balls. It is 3 1/2 X 1 1/2 inches. It is pressed out of thin brass, and is a hand holding a chisel. On the back are remnants of what seem to be ears that held it as an emblem on the outside of a satchel or something. Any guesses?

 

[Michelle]

OUCH.... Sorry,Off topic....Forgive me....hehe

 

[Daisy]

I see a brick layer's (mason?) mortar trowel thingny.
Griping the wrong end to pass it on to his apprentice? LOL