Buttplates, and unknown

[awdw]

. The item I. Question is to the left of the buttplate. It is pewter plated silver?? With almost a mirrored finish. Also found broken buckle with chaps as well as cuff link with a pink stone center. Very productive hour hunt. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

 

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[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[lowcountry]

Very nice!!😊

 

[mbcuce]

I cant get over that ornate piece. Its silver plated on the back to so I doubt it was furniture decoration. Could it have been worn like jewelry? Thats all i can think of.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice relics, congrats!

 

[GoldieLocks]

Large fancy broche? Or hat decorative pin?

 

[GoldieLocks]

What did military men use butteplates for? I cannot find it's exact use online?

 

[awdw]

The buttplate covered the butt end of the rifle.

 

[Old Bern]

indians used buttplates for scraping hides.