Found in Civil War area what is it?

[JoeyV50]

Found this detecting in an area with civil war activity not sure what it is. Any help identifying would be appreciated

 

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[Hawks88]

Nice find. Welcome to tnet from Niagara Falls. Sorry I can’t help with the ID but I’m sure someone will real soon.

 

[DCMatt]

It looks like a vintage utility meter seal. Closer to 1960 than 1860.

 

[HuntinDog]

It's a bag seal like the banks use for coin bags.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Did the US mint use the same kind of seals or did they sew their bags shut? Gary

 

[HuntinDog]

The mints did use these.
I have them from the banks.
Used to get them for melting.
Yours is defiantly old, so it may be for another use.
But I still say it was for a bag seal.

 

[diggerdeeper]

It looks like a vintage utility meter seal. Closer to 1960 than 1860.

The initials could stand for W(estinghouse) E(lectric) Co.

 

[A2coins]

Just find the bag and your golden

 

[A2coins]

Welcome also. Tommy