Calvary spur?

Tigerdude

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Had to go metal detecting IMG_0291.JPGfor a few minutes before the mayhem of Thanksgiving. I think it's a union calvary spur. Dunno what the key thing is. Any ideas? Pretty sure that's a bottle of Courvoiser.
 

Not to nit-pik, but... :icon_scratch:

Calvary: Hillside near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. (Capitalized, as it is a proper noun - place name.)

Cavalry: Highly mobile troops, originally on horseback, now mechanized artillery, etc..

I used to get this one wrong myself all the time. (And still do on occasion..)
 

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If it's not a Cavalry spur, it sure ought to be. The other item I believe is part of a snap off of harness.

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The above photo shows a snap in use on a halter.

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This is the type snap on the above halter, however I don't think this is the style you have found, it's just that I can't find a good picture of what I think it is.

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This is the type I think you found, only this one is built with a swivel, which yours doesn't have.

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This isn't a very good picture, but I think it's a pretty good example of your find. There is no swivel on this snap, and it's off older harness. I know I've seen these snaps way back when, I just couldn't google any pictures.
 

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In the past on treasure net the spur is a union cav. Spur, but also since you have the entire piece there is a makers mark about half way up on the inside surface. It may help if you can find it. Great find.
 

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Tigerdude, Congrat's on the find of the Cavalry Spur. Very nice find indeed. This will show well in your display. Just curious, I noticed you are from Louisiana. Does Tigerdude by chance come from "Wheat's Tiger's" from the War of Northern Aggression?
 

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