can anyone tell me something about this buckle?

[callmez]

This broken octagonal(?) buckle seems to be made of cast brass with a hammered-out tongue, and measures about 1-11/16" across. There is a small raised bump on side, which is barely visible towards the top of the first photo. I have looked for photos of similar buckles and can't seem to find any of this shape.

Background info: it was found at an old Tennessee farmhouse located about 1 - 1.5 miles from a CW battlefield. The property ownership dates back to roughly 1800 and the farmhouse on the property dates to 1880. I have found a CW Infantry coat button and a musket(?) ball here, not to mention a lot of farm junk and horseshoes.

Does anyone recognize the style?

 

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[DCMatt]

"Clipper corner" buckle. Not CW specific IMO. I suspect horse equipment.

Here's a similar one posted on T-net found with mostly late 19th C relics

See pic #8 on this post: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/2...009-what-year-iron-brigade-year-end-post.html

DCMatt

 

[sutphin]

IS OLD BY LOOKING AT THE FORGED TONGUE .

 

[CRUSADER]

Agreed, a 19th C Horse Harness Buckle.