✅ SOLVED brass buckle with caduceus medical symbol

[Cardoo]

Found this interesting piece with Garrett Pro in woods, blue ridge mountain area. I think its brass, but perhaps copper. It is almost 1/8" thick. Thank you for any input!

 

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[doublet2a]

I think that symbol with the 2 snakes, staff, and wings is medical.
I like it what ever it is!!

Tim

 

[Bramblefind]

I think it might be a car tag or license plate topper to identify a doctor. Like this----

Vintage Medical Doctor Caduceus MD Car License Tag Plate Topper Sign Copper | eBay

 

[Davers]

Yep.

Look's like someone cut out the M & D , For some reason
Great ID Bramblefind.

 

[VERDE]

Hey Cardoo!! Bramblefind nailed it!! Those emblems actually attached to the license plate on a car to show a physician was driving in an emergency!! I still have one, rather unique piece, but obviously outdated with our high tech methods today!! Really is a nice find!! GOOD LUCK and GOOD HUNTING!! VERDE!!

 

[Cardoo]

Thanks all for your help!

 

[Davers]

To what time period do these things Date?

Maybe it was lost by someone who was not a MD but a maker of fine Spirits in them Hills . LOL

 

[VERDE]

Hey Davers!! 1950's!! Might have been both!! Doctors are quite a creative bunch!! He He!! GOOD LUCK and GOOD HUNTING!! VERDE!!