What the heck is it?

[rykroll]

I'm clueless to what this is I found it in the Chesapeake bay, it's made of brass. I don't think it's a weapon. Thanks for the help HH!

 

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[Fourman110]

Looks like the point off of a flag pole or a lamp finial.

 

[Breezie]

Foreman is correct; it is a finial for a flagpole. The proper name for a flag finial is a 'truck.' The spear was used on the early battle flags and banners because the color bearer was expected to fight and use the flagpole like a weapon.

Most 'yard/outdoor' flagpoles generally have a 'ball' on top to prevent rain water from getting inside the pole, and it helps to prevent the flag from getting tangled with the rope or top of the pole.



https://www.gettysburgflag.com/hardware-accessories/indoor-parade-ornaments

Neat find
Breezie

 

[rykroll]

Sweat thank you everyone.