found this while detecting along the banks of the Alabama river.

[Deputy Dave]

The bullet is for size comparison.

 

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[taz42o]

Sash buckle.

 

[Deputy Dave]

About how old is it?

 

[old digger]

Very nice find!

 

[taz42o]

Not sure could be victorian maybe newer. Does it look like it had a pin on the back.

Vintage Victorian Sash Buckle Brooch Brass Estate Jewelry

my guess is newer pin type , i think the old ones had working tongues.

 

[Deputy Dave]

Here's the back.