Lead-backed brass whatzit

[snaps]

Hello, found this at a union camp. Not sure what % of it is there. Always liked this shade of bluish green on brass. Happy Hunting, Snaps

 

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[tamrock]

Maybe some kind of sash buckle? Maybe not lead, but made of a soft white metal with a gold wash finish?

 

[snaps]

Thanks Tamrock, I hope it's some type of buckle- it's definately lead backed, I just take lousy pics!

 

[devldog]

Snaps, Congrat's to you on a neat looking piece. Here's hoping you can get this piece ID'd soon. The fact that it came from a Union Camp tells you that it stands a very good chance of being from the period. It looks right by the pic. Best of Luck to you.

 

[snaps]

Devldog, Thanks I'm sure someone will, this group never ceases to amaze!

 

[snaps]

Devldog, Thanks I'm sure someone will, this group never ceases to amaze!

 

[Breezie]

What size is the opening? Depending on the size, it could be a Cloak Clasp.


Neat find
Breezie

 

[snaps]

Breezie thanks for the reply, and my apologies, I see now that I messed up on the Pic furthest to the left. What looks like an opening is really a separate piece I used just to prop the mystery piece up at the angle I wanted(why didnt I use a bullet!!!aahhh!!) But even so, I bet it could still be a cloak clasp never found one before, were they often lead-backed? Thanks, Snaps