✅ SOLVED Any ideas as to what this was for?

[freddy78]

Found this on some old farm land from the mid 1800s. Was just looking for some ideas as to what it was for. Thanks for any help

 

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[CRUSADER]

buckle shield (horse related)

 

[ginnysdaddy]

Suspender clip

 

[duggap]

buckle shield (horse related)

I agree. Buckle cover for horses.

 

[freddy78]

Thanks for the help

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Freddy, here's some "more-specific" info for you. Your find is a particular form of horseharness buckle-shield (strap-buckle cover) which was invented & patented in 1879. Here's a photo showing one that has the patent-date stamped on the back -- Dec. 16, 1879.

 

[freddy78]

Thanks for the info Cannonball that's what is