✅ SOLVED Is this a Belt Plate?

[24fan]

Hello Everyone,

Found this item along with many 1700 and 1800's coins and buttons. Looks like some of the Belt plates I've seen identified on this site, but I haven't seen a reverse side like this. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

 

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[duggap]

I'll get you started until someone who knows what they are talking about comes along. You have a plate, but I believe it is a plate that went across the middle, where two belts crossed. Your time period seems about right.

 

[DigIron2]

I am not sure either with the hooks and size.But my first guess would be a Virginia, plain brass, shoulderbelt plate.very nice find.exspeacialy if that is what it is.

 

[DigIron2]

Was it found in jersey?

 

[smokeythecat]

Could be as early as the Revolution. I've had some from that period. The plates were made to go through the leather, but to do be attached permanently, like yours.

 

[24fan]

Was it found in jersey?

Yes it was.

 

[ynpto804]

I don't believe it is a belt plate as it is to small. It looks to be be a bridal or horse tack piece.

 

[CC Hunter]

Yes, I concur as well with horse tack, this being a decorative brass piece, likely Colonial American period, that was originally attached to leather.


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[DigIron2]

old colonial horse stuff is nice too!Of course the only plates that i know of that went on horses where shields,and martingales.Probably a early shoulder belt plate like smokey said

 

[24fan]

Thanks to all for your replies!