Help on Brass Buckle

[AzSports]

We have found late 1800's spent 44-40 rounds in the area. This is fairly heavy, looks like brass. The belt tip was next to it.
Saddle strap or pants? Thanks.

 

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[MiddenMonster]

We have found late 1800's spent 44-40 rounds in the area. This is fairly heavy, looks like brass. The belt tip was next to it.
Saddle strap or pants? Thanks.

Looks like a standard cinch to me. Could have been used for anything leather. Keep digging the area. Maybe it was part of a Pony Express mail bag and you'll find some good contents.

 

[WriterofWords]

Looks like suspender clips we've identified on the old Lockhart Wagon Road.

 

[WriterofWords]

Of course I just realized there are no measurements given on it so I could be very wrong! But the tip looks like a suspender tip cover and the type of buckle that was used to slide the strap up and down for adjustment with teeth to hold it in place when locked.

 

[AzSports]

Thanks for the input. The penny should give and idea of size.
It does have the sliding, serated catch, that made me think it was failry modern. I have no idea as to when they were made this way.
It is pretty worn. Brass takes a long, time time to badly pit here in the desert.